University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Justin Krueger
Jersey Number 9

Justin Krueger

  • Position:
    Defensive Line
  • Height:
    6-4
  • Weight:
    270
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Marietta, Ga.
  • High School:
    Walton
  • Prev School:
    William & Mary

Before Massachusetts


  • Spent the previous two seasons at William & Mary. 
  • In 2025, played all 12 games and totaled 52 tackles (20 solo, 32 assists), including eight tackles for loss and two sacks. 
  • Also had three pass breakups and two forced fumbles. 
  • Earned Third Team All-CAA honors. 
  • Named to the FCS Football Central Freshman All-America Team. 
  • Played four games as a true freshman in 2024. 
  • Made five tackles (four solo). 
  • Before William & Mary, was a three-year letterwinner as a defensive and offensive lineman at Walton High School. 
  • A First Team All-Region selection on both sides of the ball. 
  • Totaled 55 tackles, 15.0 TFL and 7.0 sacks as a senior. 
  • Helped lead his team to a state runner-up finish, and it ranked as high as No. 8 in the country. 
  • His father, John, was a punter at Duke and played quarterback professionally in the Arena League and in Spain. 
Massachusetts Football | Spring Ball Media 3.26.26 - TY Harding
Thursday, March 26
Massachusetts Football | Spring Ball Media 3.26.26 - Tyler Martin
Thursday, March 26
2026 Massachusetts Football - Spring Press Conference | 03.24.26
Tuesday, March 24
2026 Massachusetts Football - Spring Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24