Published Aug 29, 2006
SoCal has tremendous bloodlines
Rick Kimbrel
Recruiting Analyst
Cornerback/wide receiver Tyrone Justin (5-11, 160, 4.4) from Culver City, Calif., has worked hard in the off-season and is poised for a tremendous senior season.
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Football success is nothing new to the Justin family as he comes from outstanding football bloodlines.
Justin's dad, Tyrone Justin (not senior) played in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers. He also had two uncles who played in the league. His uncle Sid Justin played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts while his other uncle Kerry Justin played for the Seattle Seahawks.
That's not all folks, Justin's cousin is Airabin Justin who played for the Baltimore Ravens.
With a legacy like that it is easy to see why, Justin is considered one of the best corners in the Los Angeles area.
Justin has two offers on the table from Nevada and Idaho State. He is getting serious interest from Cal, Washington State and Iowa State.
"Tyrone is one of the those players who could see his offers rise if he gets off to a good senior season," Culver City recruiting coordinator Greg Goodyear said. "The only thing that is holding him back he doesn't have elite size."
"Tyrone's one-on-one balls are tremendous and when the ball is in the air his break to the ball is tremendous," Goodyear said. "He makes up a lot of ground with his great quickness."
"Tyrone is always up for a challenge," Goodyear said. "He goes up against great receivers in practice and that helps him. He's always up for a challenge."
"Once Tyrone gets to college and gets into a D-I weight conditioning program and eats properly, he will put on the weight he needs to be an outstanding corner," Goodyear said. "He already stands 5-11 and he has such tremendous upside, he may end up in the league like his other family members."
Justin was all-league as a wide receiver as a junior after catching 21 passes for 314 yards while averaging 14.95 yards per catch and four touchdowns. His future however is probably as a corner where he racked up 20 tackles and three picks as a part time corner in 2005.
Justin also returns punts and kicks.