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21 Justin Sinclair

21 Justin Sinclair

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 185
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    East Palo Alto, Calif.
  • Highschool:
    St. Francis HS
  • Prev School:
    College of San Mateo

Summary

Biography

2024 (Senior):

  • Appeared in 11 games on defense and special teams.
  • Started six games at defensive back, seeing time at both safety and nickelback.
  • Finished tied for fifth on the team with 41 tackles, including 28 solo.
  • Tied his career high with eight tackles at San Diego State.
  • Earned academic All-Mountain West honors.

2023:

  • Appeared in all 13 games,
  • Recorded 31 tackles on the season along with one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
  • Registered a season-high eight tackles at Oregon.
  • Recorded five or more tackles in three games.
  • Made first career start at defensive back in UH’s season finale vs. Colorado State.
  • Had six tackles and a pass breakup against the Rams.
Prior to UH
  • Played two seasons at the College of San Mateo in California. 
  • Ranked fourth among all junior college safeties nationally and a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports.
  • Tallied seven interceptions and 86 tackles over two seasons.
  • Returned three of those interceptions for a touchdown.
  • A first-team All-American and  All-Bay 6 League selection in 2022.
  • Led the team with five interceptions, returning one for a TD, while making 46 tackles and breaking up five passes.
  • Helped lead the College of San Mateo to a 12-1 season and a CCCAA state title. 
  • Came away with two interceptions, returning one for a TD, while recording 40 tackles with five TFLs as a freshman.
  • Both interceptions that year came in a win over San Joaquin Delta, when he racked up 70 yards on interception returns including a 33-yard run back for a score.
  • Earned a spot on the Dean’s List. 
Prep
  • A 2019 graduate of Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif.
  • A member of Saint Francis' CIF state championship team in 2017.
  • Tallied two interceptions and 80 tackles during his high school career.
  • Also lettered in lacrosse.
  • An honor roll student.
Personal
  • Born in East Palo Alto, Calif.
  • Graduated with a degree in sociology.
  • Has a daughter, Meriah.
  • Has five siblings.
  • Parents are Jerome Sinclair and Travena Vinegar from East Palo Alto, Calif.
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Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2023Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 185 lbs
    21
  • 6

    2024Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 185 lbs
    6
  • 21

    2025Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 185 lbs
    21