Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Justin Eaglin
Jersey Number 30

Justin Eaglin

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    175
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Fayetteville, N.C.
  • High School:
    Pine Forest
  • Prev School:
    James Madison
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 522 player in the transfer portal and the No. 53 cornerback as of January 7, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with one year to play one.
AT JAMES MADISON (2022-25)
  • Across four seasons, he has played in 26 career games, making 14 starts.
  • He has totaled 47 total tackles, 31 unassisted tackles, 14 pass breakups, six interceptions, and one blocked kick.
  • Named a Second Team All-Sun Belt defensive back in 2025.
  • All-ECAC Team.
  • In 2025 he played in all 14 games, making 11 starts at cornerback
  • Had 35 tackles (22 solo) to go with five interceptions (one pick-six), eight pass breakups, and a blocked kick.
  • Ranked tied for second in the Sun Belt in interceptions (5) and sixth in passes defended (13).
  • Career-high two interceptions with a breakup against Old Dominion.
  • In 2024 he played in 11 games, making three starts at cornerback.
  • Had 12 tackles (9 solo) and one interception.
  • Registered first career interception in opener at Charlotte.
  • Played in one game in 2023, making his debut vs. Georgia Southern.
  • Did not see game action in 2022; redshirt.
AT PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played four seasons of varsity football at Pine Forest high School under head coach Bill Sochovka.
  • Named First Team All-East Conference as a junior and senior and named First Team All-County as a senior.
  • Part of Pine Forest’s 2018 conference championship and berth in 4A state quarterfinals.
  • Also part of the Trojans’ 2019, 2020, and 2021 playoff teams.
  • Honor roll student.
PERSONAL
  • Son of Gary and Matombia Eaglin.
  • Has two brothers, Jaylin and Jordan.
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