Justin Houston

HISTORY — From College Profile

 

2022 (JUNIOR): Was ineligible for the first six games of the season … appeared in seven games on the season … recorded five tackles (four solo) … had a season-high four tackles against Wyoming (three solo) … was also a member of the special teams kickoff unit in games played.

 

2021 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 13 games and started in 12 … had 37 tackles for a single season career-best … had 23 solo stops … recorded a season-high seven stops against Nevada (Oct. 23) … forced the receiver out of bounds on the Nevada game-tying two-point conversion attempt with no time on the clock, sealing Fresno State’s 34-32 win over the then-west division leader … recorded at least one tackle in all but one game this season … had three broken up passes on the season … had a season-best two broken up passes at then-No. 21 San Diego State … part of a Bulldog defense who only allowed 20.5 points per game this season, while also holding two opponents scoreless. It was the first time since 2017 that a Fresno State team had multiple shutouts in a season … helped Fresno State to two wins over ranked opponents, both on the road. It was the first time Fresno State defeated two Top 25 opponents in a season for the first time since 2004, and the first time both wins came on the road in the 100 year history of the program.

 

2020 (FRESHMAN): Made immediate impact as a true freshman, appearing in all six games and starting three as the Bulldogs’ husky … had 23 tackles this season … was fifth on the team in total tackles this season … was the youngest person in the team’s top five … had a team-leading 11 tackles in the season finale against New Mexico (Dec. 12) … also added 1.5 TFL and a sack against the Lobos … had an additional 0.5 TFL at Utah State (Nov. 14) … had at least one tackle in every game this season.

 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Junipero Serra High School ... tallied 80 tackles and two interceptions as a senior in 2019 ... earned freshman All-American honors ... was a So-Cal first team defense selection ... second team All-State defensive selection ... was a two-time first team All-League honoree ... was an honor roll and principal honor roll student ... volunteered with local church activities. 

 

PERSONAL

 

Born in Carson, Calif. ... son of John and Yvette Houston ... has two older siblings, John and Jayla ... has one younger sibling Jace ... brother John was a linebacker at USC from 2015-19 ... decided to attend Fresno State because he felt it was the perfect fit for him ... is a kinesiology - physical education major.

2022

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.0

2021

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	37.0	0.0	3.0	0.0	23.0

2020

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
2.0	0.0	23.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	11.0