The Denver Broncos made it a priority to upgrade their wide receiver corps this offseason by trading for Jaylen Waddle. Alongside Waddle, the Broncos also have Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant to round out their top five receivers. Those five are a lock to make the final 53-man roster, leaving perhaps only one more spot available if the team opts to carry six wide receivers this season.
While the franchise didn’t draft a wide receiver this past April, they did ink a handful
of undrafted college free agents to deals at the position. One of those was Cameron Ross from Virginia. Ross spent his first four seasons at UConn before transferring to James Madison in 2024. He finished his collegiate career with the Cavaliers in 2025. Let’s take a deeper look at Ross, his collegiate productivity and skillset, and the odds of him making Denver’s roster this season.
Player Profile
Age: 24 | Experience: Rookie | College: Virginia | Height: 5’10 | Weight: 186 pounds
Arm Length: 30” | Hand Size: 8-3/4” | Bench Press: 13 reps | Vertical: 33-1/2”
40-Yard Dash: 4.42 seconds | 3-Cone: 7 Seconds | Shuttle: 4.27 Seconds | Broad Jump: 10’-1”
Cameron Ross’ 2026 outlook with the Broncos
Given the depth the Broncos have at receiver, it’s highly unlikely Ross makes their final 53-man roster. However, he does have some potential. His speed, yards after catch prowess, and return ability make him a quality developmental option for the practice squad.
Ross’ collegiate career started at UConn in 2019. He was an impact player for the Huskies and posted 60 receptions for 723 yards with 4 touchdowns. With those numbers, the future looked bright for Ross. Alas, the next three years didn’t go as planned.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Huskies’ 2020 season was cancelled. In 2021 and 2022, Ross was limited to just 5 games after back-to-back season ending foot injuries. The following year, he posted 44 catches for 552 yards and 1 touchdown in his final season with the Huskies.
Ross transferred to James Madison in 2024 and reeled in 37 catches for 443 yards and 3 touchdowns. Last year, he played for Virginia and caught 53 receptions for 543 yards and 2 touchdowns. One of his best traits is his ability to make defenders miss in the open field and create yards after the catch. He was also a good kick returner the past two seasons with two returns for touchdowns and roughly a 30-yard per return average.
Final Thoughts
As mentioned, Denver is quite stacked at receiver. I don’t expect Ross to make the final roster considering the number of players they have competing for a limited number of spots. Though I wouldn’t be surprised if he is kept on the team’s practice squad. His special teams’ ability as a returner is intriguing and that has value in the NFL. With Marvin Mims Jr. in a contract year, there could be an opening for Ross to make a mark in Denver in the future based on his skillset.
