When Clemson recruited Justyn Ross out of Phenix City, Ala., the coaches wanted him because they knew he could be a difference maker on the biggest of stages.
They were right.
Though Clemson fans and those in the ACC knew who Ross was, the rest of the college football world discovered who the 6-foot-4, 210-pound wide receiver was after he embarrassed both Notre Dame’s and Alabama’s secondary in the College Football Playoff.
In the two games combined, the then freshman tallied 12 catches for 301 yards and three touchdowns. His touchdowns were from 52, 42 and 74 yards.