Justus Ross-Simmons

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Justus Ross-Simmons
Syracuse Orange–No. 2
Position Wide receiver
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High school Inglewood (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.

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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

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]

Ross-Simmons transferred to Syracuse Orange on April 24, 2024. [9] This move brings him close to his family. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Johnson, James (24 August 2021). "Star football player Justus Ross-Simmons leaves East High, Section V for California". Democrat and Chronicle . Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Lytle, Kevin (14 December 2021). "CSU football signing day tracker: Meet Colorado State's first recruits under coach Jay Norvell". The Coloradoan. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "JUSTUS ROSS-SIMMONS". Rivals.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Trezevant, Ezekiel (18 April 2024). "Michigan State Football Interested in Transfer WR from Colorado State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Jones, Jason (13 September 2023). "Op-Ed: The Rocky Mountain Showdown is Colorado's statement game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Lytle, Kevin (13 April 2024). "Receiver Justus Ross-Simmons no longer on Colorado State football team". The Coloradoan. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Leiker, Emily (17 April 2024). "Syracuse football hosting Colorado State transfer wide receiver who's from Central New York". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  8. ↑ De La Torre, Nick (17 April 2024). "Why Justus Ross-Simmons makes sense for Florida". On3.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  9. ↑ O'Brien, Henry (25 April 2024). "Former Colorado State wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange . Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  10. ↑ Carlson, Chris (26 April 2024). "Ross-Simmons left Rochester to chase NFL. Dad's health brings him to SU". Syracuse Post-Standard . Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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