JustinDenson Jr.
SS#21PUR Boilermakers
6'2" • 207lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 54.7
- 657th/745 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 375
- 354th/1661 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 369th/745 - Ss
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- vs MARYLA 11/7, 5:30 PM
Justin
Denson Jr.
S
#21
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PUR Boilermakers
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Justin Denson Jr. is a safety for the Purdue Boilermakers who earned a 54.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 657th among 745 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 44.1 ranked 717th among 745 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 66.5 ranked 422nd at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Denson Jr. broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 133.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 14 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 39 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Purdue Boilermakers
2025 - Present
Michigan State Spartans
2024 - 2025
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
54.7
AVG
657th/745 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
44.1
AVG
717th/745 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
73.6
AVG
70th/745 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
66.5
AVG
422nd/745 Ss
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ CALA
64.6
Week 3, 2026
vs MABC
64.5
Week 2, 2025
vs MABC
64.5
Week 2, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs INST
42.5
Week 1, 2026
vs WAUN
51.4
Week 7, 2026
vs MNUN
51.9
Week 6, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
39
108th/745 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
369th/745 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
66th/745 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
14
556th/745 Ss
Defense
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Rank
108
th
Solo Tackles
39
171
st
Assists
12
183
rd
Forced Fumbles
0
114
th
Stops
14
136
th
Sacks
0
323
rd
Missed Tackles
6
369
th
Interceptions
0
675
th
Passer Rating Allowed
133.1
638
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
17.4
66
th
Total Pressures
3
541
st
PBUs
0
556
th
Receptions Allowed
14
Rank
354
th
Total Snaps
375
293
rd
Run Defense Snaps
180
77
th
Pass Rush Snaps
12
420
th
Coverage Snaps
183
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