Justin Sumpter | |
Number: | 85 |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Birth Date: | May 22, 1996 |
Birth Place: | Austell, Georgia |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 4 |
Weight Lbs: | 217 |
High School: | Sandy Creek High School |
College: | Kennesaw State |
Undraftedyear: | 2019 |
Pastteams: |
Justin Sumpter (born May 22, 1996) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Kennesaw State University and attended Sandy Creek High School.
Sumpter caught 27 passes for 423 yards and four touchdowns his senior year at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia. In addition to football, Sumpter lettered in basketball and track and field.[1]
Sumpter led the Owls in receptions in each of his four seasons, and was named first-team All-Big South wide receiver following his sophomore, junior and senior years.[2] [3] [4]
His one-handed catch against Liberty in 2017 was featured as ESPN's top play of that week.[5]
Sumpter was invited to and participated in the 2019 College Gridiron Showcase college football all-star event.[6]
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Sumpter was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.[7]
Sumpter signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on May 22, 2019.[8] He retired from football on June 28, 2021.[9]