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Justin Layne
Layne with Michigan State in 2018
Profile
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1998-01-12) January 12, 1998 (age 27)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolBenedictine (Cleveland, Ohio)
CollegeMichigan State (2016–2018)
NFL draft2019: 3rd round, 83rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles45
Pass deflections1
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Layne (born January 12, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Michigan State.

Early life

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Layne attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio. While there Layne was teammates with current NFL linebacker Jerome Baker. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. He committed to the Michigan State University to play college football.[1][2]

College career

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Layne entered his freshman season at Michigan State in 2016 as a wide receiver but was converted into a cornerback prior to the fifth game of the season.[3] During his career, he played in 34 games and had 130 tackles, three interceptions, 0.5 sacks and one touchdown. After his junior season, Layne entered the 2019 NFL draft.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.50 s1.59 s2.65 s4.09 s6.90 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		11 ft 2 in
(3.40 m)
All values from NFL Combine[5][6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Layne was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[7] He briefly appeared in ten games in 2019, getting only three tackles on the season.[8]

Layne was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Steelers on July 29, 2020.[9] He was activated on August 11, 2020.[10] He appeared in all 16 games for the Steelers, and collected 22 tackles on the year. On August 30, 2022, he was released by the Steelers.[11]

New York Giants

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On August 31, 2022, Layne was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[12] On November 14, 2022, he was waived.[13]

Chicago Bears

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On November 15, 2022, the Chicago Bears claimed Layne off waivers.[14] He was waived on December 20.[15]

Carolina Panthers

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On December 21, 2022, Layne was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers, but did not report to the team.[16] He was released on March 8, 2023.

References

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  1. ^ Charboneau, Matt (April 25, 2015). "MSU gets commitment from 4-star WR Justin Layne". Detroit News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Griffith, Mike (April 25, 2015). "No. 1-ranked Ohio WR Justin Layne makes verbal commitment to Michigan State". mlive.com.
  3. ^ Solari, Chris (November 15, 2016). "Spartans' Justin Layne and Donnie Corley quite the duo -- for now". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "Draft-bound Layne to miss Michigan State's bowl". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 19, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Justin Layne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Justin Layne, Michigan State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "Steelers select Layne in third round". Steelers.com. April 26, 2019.
  8. ^ "Justin Layne 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  9. ^ "Layne placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list". Steelers.com. July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  10. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 11, 2020). "Layne activated from reserve/COVID-19 list". Steelers.com. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  11. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "Giants claim 4 players off waivers; 4 released". Giants.com.
  13. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2022). "DL Henry Mondeaux signed off practice squad; CB Rodarius Williams activated". Giants.com.
  14. ^ "Bears' Justin Layne: Picked up by Chicago". cbssports.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  15. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 20, 2022). "Bears put Sanborn on IR, sign LB Elijah Lee". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  16. ^ Gantt, Darin (December 21, 2022). "Panthers claim cornerback Justin Layne". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Justin Layne.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Layne&oldid=1299138683"

    Justin Layne
    Layne with Michigan State in 2018
    Profile
    PositionCornerback
    Personal information
    Born (1998-01-12) January 12, 1998 (age 27)
    Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
    Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
    Weight192 lb (87 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolBenedictine (Cleveland, Ohio)
    CollegeMichigan State (2016–2018)
    NFL draft2019: 3rd round, 83rd overall pick
    Career history
    Awards and highlights
    Career NFL statistics
    Total tackles45
    Pass deflections1
    Fumble recoveries1
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Justin Layne (born January 12, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Michigan State.

    Early life

    Layne attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland, Ohio. While there Layne was teammates with current NFL linebacker Jerome Baker. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. He committed to the Michigan State University to play college football.[1][2]

    College career

    Layne entered his freshman season at Michigan State in 2016 as a wide receiver but was converted into a cornerback prior to the fifth game of the season.[3] During his career, he played in 34 games and had 130 tackles, three interceptions, 0.5 sacks and one touchdown. After his junior season, Layne entered the 2019 NFL draft.[4]

    Professional career

    Pre-draft measurables
    HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
    6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
    (1.87 m)    		192 lb
    (87 kg)    		33 in
    (0.84 m)    		9+1⁄4 in
    (0.23 m)    		4.50 s1.59 s2.65 s4.09 s6.90 s37.5 in
    (0.95 m)    		11 ft 2 in
    (3.40 m)
    All values from NFL Combine[5][6]

    Pittsburgh Steelers

    Layne was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[7] He briefly appeared in ten games in 2019, getting only three tackles on the season.[8]

    Layne was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Steelers on July 29, 2020.[9] He was activated on August 11, 2020.[10] He appeared in all 16 games for the Steelers, and collected 22 tackles on the year. On August 30, 2022, he was released by the Steelers.[11]

    New York Giants

    On August 31, 2022, Layne was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[12] On November 14, 2022, he was waived.[13]

    Chicago Bears

    On November 15, 2022, the Chicago Bears claimed Layne off waivers.[14] He was waived on December 20.[15]

    Carolina Panthers

    On December 21, 2022, Layne was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers, but did not report to the team.[16] He was released on March 8, 2023.

    References

    1. ^ Charboneau, Matt (April 25, 2015). "MSU gets commitment from 4-star WR Justin Layne". Detroit News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
    2. ^ Griffith, Mike (April 25, 2015). "No. 1-ranked Ohio WR Justin Layne makes verbal commitment to Michigan State". mlive.com.
    3. ^ Solari, Chris (November 15, 2016). "Spartans' Justin Layne and Donnie Corley quite the duo -- for now". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
    4. ^ "Draft-bound Layne to miss Michigan State's bowl". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 19, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
    5. ^ "Justin Layne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
    6. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Justin Layne, Michigan State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
    7. ^ "Steelers select Layne in third round". Steelers.com. April 26, 2019.
    8. ^ "Justin Layne 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
    9. ^ "Layne placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list". Steelers.com. July 29, 2020. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
    10. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 11, 2020). "Layne activated from reserve/COVID-19 list". Steelers.com. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
    11. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make two trades; release five players". Steelers.com.
    12. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "Giants claim 4 players off waivers; 4 released". Giants.com.
    13. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2022). "DL Henry Mondeaux signed off practice squad; CB Rodarius Williams activated". Giants.com.
    14. ^ "Bears' Justin Layne: Picked up by Chicago". cbssports.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
    15. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 20, 2022). "Bears put Sanborn on IR, sign LB Elijah Lee". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
    16. ^ Gantt, Darin (December 21, 2022). "Panthers claim cornerback Justin Layne". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
    Wikimedia Commons has media related to Justin Layne.
    • Michigan State Spartans bio
    • Justin Layne on Twitter
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Justin_Layne&oldid=1299138683"