Outside of Sammy Watkins’ freshman season in 2011, no freshman wide receiver had the kind of year Clemson’s Justyn Ross had this past year.
The Alabama native hit the 1,000-yard mark thanks to his performance against Alabama in the national championship game, where he made two spectacular catches.
Ross led the Tigers with 6 catches for 153 yards in the national championship win, while scoring on a 74-yard touchdown pass from fellow freshman, quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pound receiver also led Clemson with 6 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ victory over Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic.