University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Came to USA as a running back, but has since switched to tight end ... Made two catches for 16 yards for the Red squad in the spring game ... Is the first scholarship player in school history after signing with the Jaguars in May 2008.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2009): Sat out the year.

High School Highlights: Lettered all four years in football at Auburn High, starting the final three ... Selected as an alternate for the North/South High School All-Star Game at the conclusion of his career ... Was named all-area by the Opelika-Auburn News his last season after carrying 78 times for 515 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 294 yards and three scores receiving ... Highlight was scoring four touchdowns in a game that fall ... Efforts helped the Tigers finish 8-4 overall while advancing to the second round of the 6A state playoffs before falling to eventual champion Prattville ... Ran 41 times for 350 yards and grabbed 25 receptions for 298 yards while scoring four times (three rushing, one receiving) as a junior ... Also lettered in both basketball and baseball at AHS.

Personal: Full name is Richard Marino Ross ... Born Sept. 28, 1989, in Montgomery, Ala. ... Son of Richard Key and Helen Chrishon ... USA running back Brandon Ross is his cousin ... Favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys and favorite athlete is Terrell Owens ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite subject is music ... Grew up an Alabama fan despite living in Auburn ... Also recruited by Memphis ... A leisure studies major.