Justus Ross-Simmons

Justus Ross-Simmons
Ross-Simmons at Syracuse University in 2024.
Syracuse Orange – No. 12
PositionWide receiver
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolInglewood (Inglewood, California)

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

Ross-Simmons grew up in Rochester, New York and attended high school at East High School before transferring to Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California.[1] Coming out of high school, Ross-Simmons was rated as a two star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Colorado State Rams.[2][3]

College career

Colorado State

In Ross-Simmons' freshman season in 2022, he hauled in 26 receptions for 426 yards and three touchdowns.[4] In week one of the 2023 season, Ross-Simmons notched five catches for 123 yards and a touchdown versus Washington State.[5] In the 2023 season, Ross-Simmons had a breakout season notching 45 receptions for 724 yards and three touchdowns.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ross-Simmons decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

Syracuse

Ross-Simmons transferred to Syracuse Orange on April 24, 2024, to move closer to family.[9][10] Ross-Simmons 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 to give the Orange their first lead of the day.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "JUSTUS ROSS-SIMMONS". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Trezevant, Ezekiel (April 18, 2024). "Michigan State Football Interested in Transfer WR from Colorado State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Jones, Jason (September 13, 2023). "Op-Ed: The Rocky Mountain Showdown is Colorado's statement game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Lytle, Kevin (April 13, 2024). "Receiver Justus Ross-Simmons no longer on Colorado State football team". The Coloradoan. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ De La Torre, Nick (April 17, 2024). "Why Justus Ross-Simmons makes sense for Florida". On3.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  9. ^ O'Brien, Henry (April 25, 2024). "Former Colorado State wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Orange Complete Comeback, Take Down Hokies in OT". Syracuse University Athletics. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Stepansky, Aiden (November 3, 2024). "Justus Ross-Simmons catalyzes SU's comeback victory over VT". The Daily Orange. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
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