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American football player

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. 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.

College career

Colorado State

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

Syracuse

Ross-Simmons transferred to Syracuse Orange on April 24, 2024, to move closer to family. Ross-Simmons was sidelined for the fist 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.

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.
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  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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