USF received good news the night of the first Junior Elite Day under Jeff Scott when Trinity Christian Academy LB CJ Ross gave his verbal commitment to the Bulls. Ross marks the first commit for the 2021 class, which will be Jeff Scott’s first full recruiting class as a head coach.

OLB CJ Ross

5’11, 200 pounds

Trinity Christian Academy, Jacksonville, FL

Recruiting Rankings: Not yet ranked by any major services for the 2021 cycle.

Other notable offers: Bowling Green, FIU, Georgia Tech

Playing for one of the best prep schools in the state, Ross helped lead a stout Trinity Christian defense against some of Florida’s best high school teams. The Duval product accumulated 59 tackles, one interception, and one sack, while bouncing between linebacker and strong safety throughout the season. Ross plays a very aggressive style of football, pouncing at every opportunity to make a big hit to try to jar the ball loose.