Versatile NDSU back with kick-return pedigree and room to grow
Charles Ross III is a compact, multi-use RB for North Dakota State who brings verified special-teams juice and a tough, all-business background; in the 2025 season, he logged 1 carry for 3 yards while redshirting and appeared in one game, so the current sample is tiny[2][5]. His real draw is upside: at 5-9 and about 192-200 pounds, he was a three-year starter in high school, earned all-state return-specialist honors, and set a school record for kickoff returns, suggesting quick-twitch acceleration and open-field instincts[2][6][13]. If you want a proven college producer right now, the résumé is still developing; if you want a gritty, versatile back with return value and a competitive edge, he’s worth keeping on the radar[2][6][13].
