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Derek Ross is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on 5 January, 1980 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. Ross attended the University of South Carolina, where he played college basketball for the Gamecocks. He was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2002 and was a two-time All-SEC selection. He was also named to the All-American team in 2002. Ross was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft. He has played for the Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the New Orleans Hornets, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Phoenix Suns. He has also played in the NBA Development League and in Europe. Ross is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He is married to his wife, Ashley, and they have two children. As of 2021, Derek Ross has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career in the NBA.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 5 January 1980
Birthday 5 January
Birthplace Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Timeline

2005

In August 2005, Ross was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and conspiracy to traffic drugs.

2004

On August 19, 2004, the New Orleans Saints claimed him off waivers, but revoked the claim just one day later, after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans.

On August 24, 2004, the Minnesota Vikings signed him as a free agent. He was cut on September 4.

On September 6, 2004, he was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals, but did not pass the physical exam and was not signed.

On October 13, 2004, he signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 9 regular season games, before being released on December 21.

2003

In 2003, he started to have issues with new head coach Bill Parcells, losing his nickelback responsibilities. Parcells called him "a street player", because he relied heavily on his athletic abilities to cover wide receivers. He missed the first six games with a right knee injury and was eventually waived on December 2, after fumbling twice while returning kickoffs in a Thanksgiving loss against the Miami Dolphins, then proceeding to miss a team session the next day and a mandatory charity-related hospital visit.

On December 3, 2003, the Atlanta Falcons claimed him off waivers, but he only played in two regular season games. On August 17, 2004, he was released after missing more than a week of training camp with knee tendinitis.

2002

Ross was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (75th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft, after dropping because of character concerns. He earned his first start at left cornerback in the fourth game against the St. Louis Rams, replacing an injured Duane Hawthorne. He was considered a rising player after starting 9 games and leading all rookies with 5 interceptions, which was also the most by a Cowboys rookie since Everson Walls registered 11 interceptions in 1981. He missed the final 2 games with a hip contusion. He also had 12 passes defensed (led the team) and 67 tackles (ninth on the team).

1999

Ross accepted a football scholarship from Ohio State University. As a freshman, he was converted into a cornerback and appeared in every game. He blocked 3 punts on special teams, including one against Shane Lechler in the 1999 Sugar Bowl, that was returned by Kevin Griffin for a touchdown.

In 1999, he did not play football after being ruled academically ineligible. As a sophomore, he was the team's third cornerback, registering 37 tackles (4 for loss), 2 interceptions and 7 passes defensed. He earned his first start in the 2001 Outback Bowl against the University of South Carolina.

1980

Derek Ross (born January 5, 1980) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Ohio State University.