Cam Ross
TeamDenver Broncos
Number87
PositionWide receiver
StatusActive
Birth dateAugust 16, 2001 (age 25)
Birth placeNewark, Delaware, U.S.
Heightft5
Heightin10
Weight lb186
HighschoolSt. John's College
(Washington, D.C.)
College
Undraftedyear2026
Pastteams
Highlights

Cameron Ross (born August 16, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies, James Madison Dukes, and Virginia Cavaliers. Ross was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Early life and high school

Ross attended St. John's College High School located in Washington, D.C.. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the UConn Huskies.[1]

College career

UConn

As a freshman in 2019, Ross hauled in 60 passes for 723 yards and four touchdowns.[2] He would miss the entirety of the 2020 season, as UConn did not play due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Over the next two seasons in 2021 and 2022, Ross would only play in five games, due to several season-ending injuries.[4][5] He returned in 2023, hauling in 44 passes for 552 yards. After the conclusion of the season, Ross entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

James Madison

Ross transferred to play for the James Madison Dukes.[7] In his lone season with the Dukes in 2024, he hauled in 37 receptions for 443 yards and three touchdowns, where after the conclusion of the season, he once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8] As a return specialist, he was named to the All-Sun Belt third-team.[9]

Virginia

Ross transferred to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.[10] In week one of the 2025 season, he hauled in seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown, while also returning a kickoff 100-yards for a touchdown in a victory versus Coastal Carolina.[11] Ross finished the 2025 season, totaling 53 receptions for 543 yards and two touchdowns.[12]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Ross signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[13]

References

  1. ^ Putterman, Alex (3 October 2019). "Good hands, quick feet: Freshmen receivers Matt Drayton, Cam Ross stand out for UConn football". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  2. ^ "UConn wide receivers Cam Ross, Matt Drayton impressed as freshmen, now nearly two years removed from action, getting better is the goal". Hartford Courant. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  3. ^ Newton, Matthew. "UVA Football Lands JMU Wide Receiver Transfer Cam Ross". Virginia Cavilers On SI. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  4. ^ Aldam, Will. "UConn football’s top receiver Cam Ross likely to miss season with broken foot". CT Insider. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  5. ^ Adamec, Carl. "UConn football WR Cam Ross healthy after two injury-plagued seasons. How he can help Huskies this year". CT Insider. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  6. ^ Graham, Chris. "The Cam Ross you saw yesterday: That’s ‘basically normal’". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  7. ^ Harper, Catie. "Ross Brings 'Quiet' Leadership Role To JMU". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  8. ^ Warters, Nathan (3 September 2025). "UVA’s Cam Ross was less heralded than other transfers, but he’s quickly made an impact". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  9. ^ "Sun Belt Announces 2024 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams". sunbeltsports.org. 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  10. ^ Madia, Greg. "Sources: Virginia football picks up commitment from James Madison WR Cam Ross". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  11. ^ Caudell, Jackson. "Cam Ross Earns Two Major Weekly Awards For His Electric Performance vs Coastal Carolina". Virginia Cavaliers On SI. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  12. ^ Caudell, Jackson. "Former Virginia WR Cam Ross Signs With the Denver Broncos as an Undrafted Free Agent". Virginia Cavaliers On SI. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  13. ^ Wakeman, Travis. "Broncos Undrafted Rookie Spotlight: Cam Ross brings lightning speed to wide receiver group". The Sporting News. Retrieved 13 May 2026.