One of the most explosive players in the country has officially joined an offense that could use some TNT.
As has been reported previously, Oklahoma running back/kickoff returner Alex Ross has now officially enrolled at Missouri.
#Mizzou Football welcomes Jenks, OK (Oklahoma/Jenks HS) RB/KR Alex Ross!#MizzouMade #ShowMe 🐯🏈 pic.twitter.com/nGn8kUy5ow
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) June 22, 2016
Ross showed promised as a sophomore in 2014, ranking second on the Sooners with 88 carries for 595 yards (6.76 yards a pop) with four touchdowns while averaging 31.2 yards per kickoff returns and two touchdowns.
Ross’s usage dropped in 2015 with the emergence of Joe Mixon and Baker Mayfield as ball carriers. His carries dropped to just 32 on the season for 172 yards and one touchdown, and as such his kickoff average fell 10 yards per attempt with no touchdowns.
Missouri struggled mightily to run the ball last season; sophomore Ish Witter led the team with 126 carries for 518 yards and one touchdown. The Tigers’ next leading returning rusher is senior Chase Abbington, who racked up all of six carries for 39 yards last season.
As a team, Missouri finished 120th nationally in rushing and dead last in kickoff returns in 2015.
Alex Ross will wear No. 5 for Mizzou. It was Marquise Doherty's number last year.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) June 22, 2016
Ross will join the Tigers’ roster as a graduate transfer and will play immediately this fall.