Is Justus Ross-Simmons starting?
Justus Ross-Simmons is the projected starter at WR-Z for Syracuse Orange.
Justus Ross-Simmons is the projected starting WR-Z on a Average Syracuse — 75 OVR.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Inglewood, ranked #1,502 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 20 catches, 312 yards, 5 TD. That's 12% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #86
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 312 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 | 202 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8415
- National Rank
- #1502
- High School
- Inglewood
- Hometown
- Inglewood, CA
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated offense; 77th-percentile production (×0.78 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 75.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-Z · Syracuse Orange
- 18675Justus Ross-SimmonsStarter
- 21457Zamondre Merriweather
- 31756Elijah Moore
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.