Dabo Swinney discusses possibility of Clemson WR Justyn Ross returning in 2022 following season-ending foot surgery
By Sydney Hunte
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Justyn Ross appears to have played his final down in a Clemson uniform.
Following a freshman season where he registered 1,000 yards and 9 touchdowns and a sophomore campaign where he made 66 catches for 865 yards and 8 scores, the junior missed 2020 with a spinal cord injury. He was fortunately cleared to play in 2021 and has made 47 catches for 524 yards and 3 touchdowns thus far.
However, on Tuesday, Dabo Swinney announced that Ross wouldn’t play against Wake Forest due to a foot injury that the junior had been carrying all season. It became aggravated during the Tigers’ game against UConn, and as a result, Ross will need to receive surgery.
That brought up the question as to whether Ross would look to return in 2022. Swinney, though, made it clear that wouldn’t be the case.
“He doesn’t need another season here. He’s going pro,” Swinney said on Wednesday, according to the Post and Courier’s Jon Blau. “He’s more than ready.”
The former 4-star recruit has enjoyed a successful season with Clemson, but it now looks as if his next game action will be in the NFL.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
