2018 Football Roster
Sep 27 (Sat)
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Justin Witt
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- New Lenox, Ill.
- High School:
- Lincoln-Way West
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 310
AS A RS - JUNIOR (2018):
• Starting right tackle in the first five games before sufferring a season-ending shoulder injury.
• Underwent surgery in October on one shoulder and in January on his other shoulder - he missed spring practice but should be back for the summer
• Had been the Pack’s most experienced offensive linemen in terms of snaps before the injury. His 1,241 career plays ranks second on the O-Line.
• Tied as the offensive line’s top grader vs. ECU.
AS A RS - SOPHOMORE (2018):
• The Wolfpack’s starting right tackle in every game of the season.
• Saw action in 800 snaps for the season, the fourth-highest mark on the team and the most action for any player returning in 2019.
• In for a season-high 87 snaps in the win over Boston College, he tallied five knockdown blocks in that contest as well.
• Missed the Syracuse game with an injury.
• Did not start vs. ECU as he was serving a suspension.
AS A RS - FRESHMAN (2017):
• Started the season opener at right tackle, he played all 103 snaps vs. South Carolina.
• Has gained 22 lbs. since arriving on campus.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016):
• Redshirted the season on the offensive line.
In HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played offensive tackle at Lincoln-Way West High School for coach Dave Ernst, where he helped team to an 11-3 record as a senior and team was Illinois 5A state runner-ups.
• Rankings: No. 28 player in Illinois by rivals.com. No. 48 offensive tackle nationally by scout.com.
• Major: Sport management
WITT CAREER STATS
Year | GP-GS | Ply | KD | PAN | Sk Allowed |
2017 | 4-1 | 136 | 6 | NA | 1 |
2018 | 12-11 | 800 | 28 | NA | 3 |
2019 | 5-5 | 305 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Totals | 21-17 | 1,241 | 37 | NA | 5 |