Texas Longhorns#28 · LB Justin Cryer
84 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 241 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Katy, TX
Justin Cryer is a LB (#28) for Texas, from Katy, TX. In the 2026 season he has 23 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 8
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 9
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 7
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 14
Frame 11
Experience 17
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- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- People. Compiled by The SECFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Justin Cryer career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TEX | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | FSU | 12 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | FSU | 8 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | FSU | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 104 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
6
23
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Tennessee | W 20-17 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs UTSA | W 30-6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Ohio State | W 24-23 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Texas State | W 59-7 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowTexas LB: #28
- ClassSenior
- HometownKaty, TX
Justin Cryer: Texas LB profile and stats
Justin Cryer is a LB (#28) for Texas, from Katy, TX. This profile tracks Justin Cryer's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Texas roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Texas sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Justin Cryer in the news
All newsRecapTexas edged Tennessee 20-17 (Week 4, 2026)Texas edged Tennessee 20-17 at Neyland Stadium. Now Texas is 4-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and Tennessee is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapTexas beat UTSA 30-6 (Week 3, 2026)Texas beat UTSA 30-6 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 3-0, and UTSA is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapTexas edged Ohio State 24-23 (Week 2, 2026)Texas edged Ohio State 24-23 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 2-0, and Ohio State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Justin Cryer play for?
Justin Cryer plays for Texas, wearing #28 at LB.
What position does Justin Cryer play?
Justin Cryer is a LB for Texas.
How tall is Justin Cryer?
Justin Cryer is 6-1 and weighs 241 lb.
What year is Justin Cryer in?
Justin Cryer is listed as a senior on the Texas roster.
Where is Justin Cryer from?
Justin Cryer is from Katy, TX.
How many tackles does Justin Cryer have?
Justin Cryer has 23 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.