Utah Tech University Athletics

Before Utah Tech: Originally signed at Fresno State, where he was a part of the Bulldogs’ program for five seasons … started in 18 of the 30 career games he played and tallied 68 total tackles, including a season career-high 37 during his sophomore campaign in 2021 in a season that saw him start in 12 of 13 games … helped lead Fresno State to a 10-3 record in 2021, which included a New Mexico Bowl victory over UTEP … appeared in four games in his final season in 2024 and registered three total tackles … prepped at 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. 

More on Justin: Born in Inglewood, California … parents are John and Yvette Houston … older brother John placed linebacker at USC from 2015-19 … also recruited by Fresno State, Oregon, LSU, Arizona State, UC Davis and Southern Utah … favorite team is the Philadelphia Eagles … favorite musician is NBA Youngboy … currently majoring in both kinesiology and exercise science. 

Why Justin chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because it was the best option for me to pursue my last year of college football.”