Justus Ross-Simmons

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

Justus Ross-Simmons
Syracuse Orange – No. 2
PositionWide receiver
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolInglewood (Inglewood, California)

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]

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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