2021 Football Roster
Roster
Houston, Justin

Jersey Number 13
Justin Houston
- Position:
- H
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 193
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Gardena, Calif.
- High School:
- Junipero Serra HS
Bio
2024 (R-SENIOR): Appeared in four games this season … had three tackles … had a season-high two tackles at UNLV (Sept. 28) … also had a TFL against the Rebels … had an interception against New Mexico State (Sept. 14) … entered the transfer portal and was not with the team for the bowl game.
2023 (SENIOR): Sat out the season due to injury.
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 - exercise science major.
2023 (SENIOR): Sat out the season due to injury.
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 - exercise science major.
FB Media Availability [9/2]: QB E.J. Warner
Tuesday, September 02
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/1]
Monday, September 01
FB highlight vs Georgia Southern [8/30/25]
Monday, September 01
Post-Game Press Conference [8/30]
Saturday, August 30