Justin Barron

Justin Barron is a senior defensive back for Syracuse in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, he wears jersey No. 8 and is an active roster player. Born in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, Barron’s early life and background ties to New England preceded his collegiate role in the Orange secondary. In his 2024 regular season, Barron appeared in 13 games and started 12, reflecting a consistent player position and role on team in the defensive backfield. His Justin Barron stats from that season include 90 combined tackles (51 solo, 39 assists), 6.0 tackles for loss for 28 yards, and 2.0 sacks for 15 yards, along with 2 quarterback hits. He also contributed in coverage with 1 interception and 1 pass defended, plus 1 fumble recovery. On his lone interception return, he totaled 41 yards on 1 return, with a long of 41 and an average of 41.0 yards per return. Barron logged 6 penalties for 58 yards, resulting in 5 first downs. This Justin Barron NCAAF profile reflects a high-volume tackler with measurable backfield disruption across a 13-game ACC schedule.