Justus Ross-Simmons
| Ross-Simmons at Syracuse University in 2024. | |
| Syracuse Orange – No. 12 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Inglewood (Inglewood, California) |
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Justus Ross-Simmons is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Colorado State Rams.
Early life and high school
[edit ]Ross-Simmons grew up in Rochester, New York and attended East High School before transferring to Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California.[1] He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Colorado State Rams.[2] [3]
College career
[edit ]Colorado State
[edit ]As a freshman in 2022, Ross-Simmons hauled in 26 receptions for 426 yards and three touchdowns.[4] In the 2023 season opener, he notched five catches for 123 yards and a touchdown versus Washington State.[5] Ross-Simmons finished the season with 45 receptions for 724 yards and three touchdowns.[6] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7] [8]
Syracuse
[edit ]Ross-Simmons transferred to Syracuse Orange on April 24, 2024, to move closer to family.[9] He was sidelined for the first half the season with an injury and got his first start against Virginia Tech. He caught his first-ever reception for the Orange for a 55-yard touchdown and caught a 28-yard touchdown in the 4th quarter.[10]
References
[edit ]- ^ Johnson, James (August 24, 2021). "Star football player Justus Ross-Simmons leaves East High, Section V for California". Democrat and Chronicle . Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Lytle, Kevin (December 14, 2021). "CSU football signing day tracker: Meet Colorado State's first recruits under coach Jay Norvell". The Coloradoan. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "JUSTUS ROSS-SIMMONS". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Trezevant, Ezekiel (April 18, 2024). "Michigan State Football Interested in Transfer WR from Colorado State". Michigan State Spartans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Jason (September 13, 2023). "Op-Ed: The Rocky Mountain Showdown is Colorado's statement game". Colorado Buffaloes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Lytle, Kevin (April 13, 2024). "Receiver Justus Ross-Simmons no longer on Colorado State football team". The Coloradoan. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (April 17, 2024). "Syracuse football hosting Colorado State transfer wide receiver who's from Central New York". Syracuse.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024. [failed verification ]
- ^ De La Torre, Nick (April 17, 2024). "Why Justus Ross-Simmons makes sense for Florida". On3.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Carlson, Chris (April 26, 2024). "Ross-Simmons left Rochester to chase NFL. Dad's health brings him to SU". Syracuse Post-Standard . Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Orange Complete Comeback, Take Down Hokies in OT". Syracuse University Athletics . November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
