Kerry Justin

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

Kerry Justin
No. 26
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1955-05-03) May 3, 1955
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Crenshaw
(Los Angeles, California)
College:Oregon State
Undrafted:1978
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:7
Forced fumbles:8
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR

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]

References
  1. "Kerry Justin". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  2. "Proving that he's big enough to play football is..." United Press International. October 28, 1980. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. "Sports People: Justin Joining Generals". New York Times. November 25, 1983. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. "Kerry Justin - USFL". USFL site. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  5. Kimbrel, Rick (August 29, 2006). "SoCal has tremendous bloodlines". Rivals.com.


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