Purdue Boilermakers#21 · DB Justin Denson
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 200 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Providence, RI
Justin Denson is a DB (#21) for Purdue, from Providence, RI. In the 2026 season he has 25 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 8
Frame 9
Experience 10
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2026 season
25
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Justin Denson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MSU | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at UCLA | L 38-52 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Wake Forest | L 36-38 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Indiana State | W 44-19 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DB: #21
- ClassSophomore
- HometownProvidence, RI
Justin Denson: Purdue DB profile and stats
Justin Denson is a DB (#21) for Purdue, from Providence, RI. This profile tracks Justin Denson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Justin Denson in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Justin Denson play for?
Justin Denson plays for Purdue, wearing #21 at DB.
What position does Justin Denson play?
Justin Denson is a DB for Purdue.
How tall is Justin Denson?
Justin Denson is 6-2 and weighs 200 lb.
What year is Justin Denson in?
Justin Denson is listed as a sophomore on the Purdue roster.
Where is Justin Denson from?
Justin Denson is from Providence, RI.
How many tackles does Justin Denson have?
Justin Denson has 25 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.