BYU Cougars#96 · DT Justin Kirkland
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 310 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- West Haven, UT
Justin Kirkland is a DT (#96) for BYU, from West Haven, UT. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 8
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 6
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 8
Coverage 6
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 19
Frame 16
Experience 17
How we rate The BIG12.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Justin Kirkland career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | BYU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | OKST | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | OKST | 11 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | UTU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at Colorado State | W 41-23 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowBYU DT: #96
- ClassSenior
- HometownWest Haven, UT
Justin Kirkland: BYU DT profile and stats
Justin Kirkland is a DT (#96) for BYU, from West Haven, UT. This profile tracks Justin Kirkland's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the BYU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where BYU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Justin Kirkland in the news
All newsPreviewIowa State at BYU: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Iowa State visits BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-06RecapBYU beat TCU 17-10 (Week 5, 2026)BYU beat TCU 17-10 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now BYU is 4-0, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-3, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapBYU beat Colorado State 41-23 (Week 3, 2026)BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 at Canvas Stadium. Now BYU is 3-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Colorado State is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Justin Kirkland play for?
Justin Kirkland plays for BYU, wearing #96 at DT.
What position does Justin Kirkland play?
Justin Kirkland is a DT for BYU.
How tall is Justin Kirkland?
Justin Kirkland is 6-3 and weighs 310 lb.
What year is Justin Kirkland in?
Justin Kirkland is listed as a senior on the BYU roster.
Where is Justin Kirkland from?
Justin Kirkland is from West Haven, UT.
How many tackles does Justin Kirkland have?
Justin Kirkland has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.