History of Justyn Ross in Timeline
Justyn Ross is an American football wide receiver, currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. His college football career unfolded at Clemson University. After going undrafted in 2022 due to medical concerns, Ross signed with the Chiefs as a free agent. He spent his rookie season on the injured reserve list. Ross had a standout college career at Clemson, highlighted by crucial catches in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game, a season in which he totalled 1,000 receiving yards. Medical issues, including a congenital fusion condition in his spine and subsequent foot surgery, hampered his draft prospects.
December 15, 1999: Birth of Justyn Ross
Justyn Ross was born on December 15, 1999.
2018: Freshman Season at Clemson
In 2018, Justyn Ross began his college football career at Clemson University, recording impressive stats with 46 receptions, 1,000 yards, and nine touchdowns.
2019: Sophomore Season and Championship Performance
Ross continued to shine in his sophomore year (2019), amassing 865 receiving yards, 66 receptions, and eight touchdowns. Notably, he delivered a standout performance in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game against Alabama.
2020: Medical Redshirt Season
Due to a congenital fusion condition in his neck and spine requiring surgery, Ross missed the entire 2020 season and was granted a medical redshirt.
2021: Redshirt Junior Season and NFL Draft Decision
In 2021, Ross returned to the field, leading the team with 524 receiving yards, 47 receptions, and three touchdowns in ten games. He then declared for the 2022 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior year.
January 6, 2022: Declares for NFL Draft
On January 6, 2022, Justyn Ross announced his decision to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.
May 7, 2022: Signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Justyn Ross signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2022.
July 25, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve
On July 25, 2022, the Chiefs placed Ross on injured reserve due to a foot surgery, sidelining him for the entire season.
October 23, 2023: Arrest for Domestic Battery and Property Damage
Justyn Ross was arrested on October 23, 2023, in Shawnee, Kansas, on charges of domestic battery and criminal property damage. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
October 27, 2023: Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List and Suspension
On October 27, 2023, Justyn Ross was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List following an arrest. He was subsequently suspended from Week 8 to Week 14 of the NFL season.