Justin Grant Skule (born November 23, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Vanderbilt. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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Early life

Skule was a two-year starting left tackle for

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. Skule played in two state championships winning one in 2013. As a three-star lineman, Skule committed to Vanderbilt. He also received offers from

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, Rutgers, and

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College career

Skule was nearly a four-year starter on the offensive line for Vanderbilt, missing only five games in his freshman season due to an injury. He was named to the Freshman

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(SEC) Academic Honor Roll his first year, and then the SEC Academic Honor Roll his second and third years.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Skule was selected by the

in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the

. In 2019, the 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the

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. Skule played in all 16 games in 2020, starting 4 of them. On June 7, 2021, Skule suffered a

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during practice, ending his 2021 season. He was

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on June 11, and reverted to the team's

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on June 14. On August 30, 2022, Skule was released by the 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 21, 2022, Skule was signed to the

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of the

. He was released on October 18, then re-signed on November 2. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023. On March 15, 2024, Skule re-signed with the Buccaneers.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioVanderbilt Commodores bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Skule, Justin 1996 births Living people American football offensive linemen People from Clifton, Virginia San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Fairfax County, Virginia Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Vanderbilt Commodores football players