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Justin Layne

CB

A 3rd-round pick (83rd overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Justin Layne has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2022 with CAR, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 37.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 28th percentile.

Size

6'2", 192#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 3, 83rd overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2022

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
32.1

9th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.48
Pass rush×0.3-0.71
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.91
Availability×0.1-1.35

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022NYG38.73
2021PIT37.913
2020PIT36.210
2019PIT32.13

Career profile

Justin Layne has appeared in 29 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2019–2021), NYG (2022).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 37.9, in the 28th percentile among DEFs that year.

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6LAC—40.5
Week 12CIN—39.8
Week 17BAL—40

Justin Layne — common questions

What position does Justin Layne play?
Justin Layne is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Justin Layne played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Layne has played for PIT (2019–2021), NYG (2022).
Where did Justin Layne go to college?
Justin Layne played college football at Michigan State.
When was Justin Layne drafted?
Justin Layne was selected in round 3, 83rd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Layne scored?
Justin Layne has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Justin Layne's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Layne rated 38.7 for 2022, the 28th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2019

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