57Justin Stearns
EDGE · RS SR
5-SR
Current depth chart
DE21Starter5-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
Justin Stearns is a defensive lineman for San José State from San Diego, California. A three-star recruit in the 2022 class, Stearns moved from linebacker to defensive end prior to the 2023 season. In 2024, he recorded career highs with 28 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks across 12 games. During the 2025 season, Stearns appeared in 12 games with 25 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks while starting twice. He earned Mountain West All-Academic honors in 2025 and was named to Athlon Sports Preseason Mountain West Fourth-Team Defense for 2026. From St. Augustine HS · San Diego, CA.
Justin Stearns started 2 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'2"Weight250 lbHometownSan Diego, CAHigh schoolSt. Augustine HSRecruiting3 · No. 1470 national · 2022 classConferenceMountain West
Production · 2026 · 2 GP
Defense
6
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
3
QB HUR
Career path
ST. AUGUSTINE HSSan Diego, CA
SAN JOSÉ STATE2022 — present