Kerry Justin Explained

Kerry Justin
Number:26
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:May 3, 1955
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:175
High School:Crenshaw
(Los Angeles, California)
College:Oregon State
Undraftedyear:1978
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:7
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:8
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:1.0
Pfr:JustKe20

Kerry August Justin (born May 3, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).

Justin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, California.[1] [2] He played college football at Oregon State.[1] [2]

Justin was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1978.[2] He spent six seasons with the Seahawks, 1978-1983, before jumping to the United States Football League with the New Jersey Generals.[3] He was with the Generals for two campaigns, 1984-1985, recording 8 interceptions in the second year.[4] When the USFL folded following the 1985 season, Justin returned to the Seahawks for two more years, 1986-1987.[1]

In eight seasons with the Seahawks, he had seven interceptions returned for 31 yards and three blocked punts which remains a team record.

Personal life

Justin is a brother of USFL defensive back Tyrone Justin, gridiron defensive back Sid Justin, and the uncle of CFL and Baltimore Ravens defensive back Airabin Justin.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kerry Justin . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328202637/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JustKe20.htm . 2023-03-28 . 2023-04-22 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Proving that he's big enough to play football is... . United Press International . Oct 28, 1980 . May 10, 2024.
  3. Web site: Sports People: Justin Joining Generals . New York Times . Nov 25, 1983 . May 10, 2024.
  4. Web site: Kerry Justin - USFL . USFL site . May 10, 2024.
  5. Web site: SoCal has tremendous bloodlines. Rivals.com. August 29, 2006. Kimbrel, Rick.