| Justus Ross-Simmons | |
| School: | Syracuse Orange |
| Currentnumber: | 12 |
| Currentposition: | Wide receiver |
| Class: | Junior |
| Heightft: | 6 |
| Heightin: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 212 |
| Highschool: | Inglewood (Inglewood, California) |
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| Espn: | 4910239 |
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 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]
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, to move closer to family.[9] [10] 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.[11] [12]