 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) |
Justus Ross-Simmons is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Colorado State Rams.
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]
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]
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]
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