Justin Skule

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Justin Skule
Justin Skule 2019.jpg
Skule with the 49ers in 2019
No. 77 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-23) November 23, 1996 (age 27)
Clifton, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Centreville (Clifton, Virginia)
College: Vanderbilt (2015–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 6 / Pick: 183
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:49
Games started:12
Player stats at PFR

Justin Grant Skule (born November 23, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Skule was a two-year starting left tackle for Centreville High School. Skule played in two state championships winning one in 2013. [1] As a three-star lineman, Skule committed to Vanderbilt. He also received offers from Navy, West Virginia, Rutgers, and Virginia. [2]

College career

Skule was nearly a four-year starter on the offensive line for Vanderbilt, missing only five games in his freshman season due to an injury. [1] He was named to the Freshman Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll his first year, and then the SEC Academic Honor Roll his second and third years. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+5⁄8 in
(2.00 m)		320 lb
(145 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.26 s1.83 s3.07 s4.73 s7.54 s25.5 in
(0.65 m)		8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

San Francisco 49ers

Skule was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. [4] In 2019, the 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Skule played in all 16 games in 2020, starting 4 of them.

On June 7, 2021, Skule suffered a torn ACL during practice, ending his 2021 season. [5] He was waived/injured on June 11, [6] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list on June 14. [7]

On August 30, 2022, Skule was released by the 49ers. [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 21, 2022, Skule was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [9] He was released on October 18, then re-signed on November 2. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023. [11]

On March 15, 2024, Skule re-signed with the Buccaneers. [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Justin Skule - Football". Vanderbilt University Athletics. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Justin Skule Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  3. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Justin Skule College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ↑ Fann, Joe (April 27, 2019). "49ers Select OT Justin Skule with Pick No. 183 in 2019 NFL Draft". 49ers.com.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Dalton (June 8, 2021). "49ers' Moore tears Achilles, Skule tears ACL in practice". NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ "49ers Sign OL Senio Kelemete". 49ers.com. June 11, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  7. ↑ Madson, Kyle (June 14, 2021). "Justin Skule clears waivers, reverts to 49ers' Injured Reserve". USAToday.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 21, 2022). "Cole Beasley Among Two Additions to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 2, 2022). "Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  11. ↑ Smith, Scott (January 17, 2023). "Bucs Re-Sign 13 Practice Squad Players for 2023". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  12. ↑ Smith, Scott (March 15, 2024). "Bucs Re-Sign Swing Tackle Justin Skule". Buccaneers.com.
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