Justus Ross-Simmons
_01.jpg) Ross-Simmons at Syracuse University in 2024. | |
| No. 12 – Syracuse Orange | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Inglewood (Inglewood, California) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Justus Ross-Simmons is an American college football wide receiver who currently plays for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Colorado State Rams.
Early life
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]
College career
Colorado State
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]
Syracuse
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]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+1⁄4 in (1.89 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 7+5⁄8 in (2.02 m) | 4.71 s | 1.63 s | 2.63 s | 7.27 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[11] | ||||||||||||
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "JUSTUS ROSS-SIMMONS". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Trezevant, Ezekiel (April 18, 2024). "Michigan State Football Interested in Transfer WR from Colorado State". Michigan State Spartans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Jones, Jason (September 13, 2023). "Op-Ed: The Rocky Mountain Showdown is Colorado's statement game". Colorado Buffaloes on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ Lytle, Kevin (April 13, 2024). "Receiver Justus Ross-Simmons no longer on Colorado State football team". The Coloradoan. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ De La Torre, Nick (April 17, 2024). "Why Justus Ross-Simmons makes sense for Florida". On3.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Orange Complete Comeback, Take Down Hokies in OT". Syracuse University Athletics. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Justus Ross-Simmons College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
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