Justin Joly
{{short description|American football player (born 2004)}}
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Justin Joly (born July 9, 2004) is an American football tight end for the NC State Wolfpack. He previously played for the UConn Huskies
Early life
Joly attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York. During his high school career he had 123 receptions for 1,827 yards and 22 total touchdowns. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football.[https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/varsity-insider/2021/12/15/national-signing-day-iona-prep-panas-somers-greeley-players-commit/6502006001/ Three Iona Prep players, Panas, Somers stars make it official on National Signing Day]
College career
As a true freshman at UConn in 2022, he played in 12 games and had 18 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns.[https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-football/article/justin-joly-umass-huskies-18511738.php Tight end Justin Joly bright spot in disappointing UConn football season: 'I love the game'] As a sophomore in 2023, he led the team with 56 receptions for 578 yards and two touchdowns.[https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-football/article/justin-joly-huskies-transfer-nc-state-18555121.php UConn football team's leading receiver Justin Joly transfers to North Carolina State][https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-football/article/justin-joly-huskies-transfer-18524678.php UConn football team's leading receiver Justin Joly among Huskies entering transfer portal] After the season, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to NC State University.[https://www.courant.com/2023/12/15/former-uconn-receiver-justin-joly-finds-home-at-nc-state/ Former UConn receiver Justin Joly finds home at NC State][https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2024/08/15/justin-joly-nc-state-football-wolfpack-dave-doeren-robert-anae/74737274007/ What Justin Joly can bring to NC State football, Wolfpack offense in 2024 season]
References
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External links
- [https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/football/roster/justin-joly/12267 UConn Huskies bio]
- [https://gopack.com/sports/football/roster/justin-joly/13010 NC State Wolfpack bio]
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Category:Players of American football from New York (state)
Category:People from Brewster, New York
Category:Iona Preparatory School alumni
Category:American football tight ends