Winston Justice
{{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Winston Justice
| image = Winston Justice.JPG
| caption = Justice with the Denver Broncos in 2013
| current_team =
| number = 74, 69, 77
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|9|14}}
| birth_place = Long Beach, California, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 317
| high_school = Long Beach Polytechnic
| college = Southern California
| draftyear = 2006
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 39
| pastteams = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2013}})
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| pfr = JustWi20
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Winston Frederick Justice (born September 14, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft.
Early life
Justice attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.
College career
Justice played college football at the University of Southern California. He was regarded as one of the best tackles to come out of USC. Justice blocked for three Heisman Trophy winners (quarterbacks Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, and running back Reggie Bush).
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 6 1/8
| weight = 319
| dash = 5.16
| shuttle = 4.43
| cone drill = 7.31
| vertical = 39.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 2
| bench = 38
| arm span = 34 1/2
| hand span = 9 7/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/winston-justice/32004a55-5342-5790-1642-74c9e47ddf5c |title=Winston Justice Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=December 17, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=15676&DraftYear=2006 |title=Winston Justice College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=December 17, 2024}}
}}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
Justice was selected in the second round with the 39th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2006 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} However, the Eagles did consider using their first round draft pick on him. Many considered him a first round pick because of his athleticism and other abilities.
His first NFL start came against the New York Giants on September 30, 2007. In the Eagles' 16–3 loss, Justice allowed six sacks. Justice was outmatched by defensive end Osi Umenyiora of the Giants in his first appearance in the NFL. Justice made his second career start against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2009, and played well against star defensive end Julius Peppers.
After starting right tackle Shawn Andrews was placed on injured reserve due to a back injury on September 15, 2009, Justice became the full-time starter at the position. Justice started all sixteen games in 2009.
On November 24, 2009, Justice was given a four-year contract extension, which put him under contract until the end of the 2013 season.{{Cite web|author=Wulf, Bo |title=Eagles Sign Justice To Long-Term Extension |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=19496 |publisher=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=November 24, 2009 |access-date=November 24, 2009}}
In 2010, he was the recipient of the Walter Payton Philadelphia Man of the Year award. Justice was also a player elected team representative and helped advocate for his teammates.
Justice was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 28, 2011, due to a knee injury.{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Graham, Justice Placed On PUP |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Graham-Justice-Placed-On-PUP/0bd2cceb-61de-45ed-b0d6-f3f587a3bbd2 |work=philadelphiaeagles.com |date=July 28, 2011 |access-date=July 28, 2011 |archive-date=June 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616043311/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Graham-Justice-Placed-On-PUP/0bd2cceb-61de-45ed-b0d6-f3f587a3bbd2 |url-status=dead }} He was activated on September 3.
=Indianapolis Colts=
Justice was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on March 14, 2012, along with the Eagles' sixth round pick in 2012 for the Colts' sixth round pick in 2012.{{cite news |title=Source: Colts, Cory Redding agree |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7685741/indianapolis-colts-swap-picks-philadelphia-eagles-get-ol-winston-justice |work=ESPN.com |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=March 14, 2012}}
=Denver Broncos=
On September 18, 2013, the Denver Broncos signed Justice after starting left offensive tackle Ryan Clady suffered a season-ending foot sprain. In 2014, the Broncos re-signed Justice. He was released on August 25, 2014.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JustWi20.htm | title=Winston Justice | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=2 December 2024}}
Personal life
Justice is a Christian. Justice has spoken about his faith, saying, "I work to glorify God. ... I think my goal is to be a great offensive tackle. But, my major goal is to glorify God. I want people to see Christ in me when I play. Not being fearful, to giving his all on every play."{{cite web|title=Feature Story — Winston Justice: Rescued From Justice|date=February 2014 |url=http://www.sportsspectrum.com/articles/2014/02/01/rescued-from-justice/}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Winston-Justice/16383879-a13e-4338-8d33-2cf8cf8930f9 Denver Broncos bio]
- [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Winston-Justice/8de6ec05-8ba4-4d9f-a007-f18805a1bddb Philadelphia Eagles bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Long Beach, California
Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:USC Trojans football players
Category:Philadelphia Eagles players
Category:Indianapolis Colts players