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Justin Britt is an NFL Center for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.
Britt attended Lebanon High School in Missouri and was a good overall athlete who was a three-year letterwinner in the sports of football (offensive left tackle), wrestling (heavyweight), and track. Britt won the class 4 Missouri state heavyweight championship in wrestling as a senior in 2009, going a perfect 45-0 during the season. Placing sixth at the state wrestling championships in the heavyweight division in 2008 and was a district heavyweight champion in 2008 and 2009, adding to a trio of conference titles he won in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Britt started 36 games in his last three seasons, though he missed the last three games in 2012 after tearing his ACL against Florida. Britt recovered impressively and was ready for opening day this past season. As a second team All-SEC selection in 2013, Britt was an integral part in blocking for an offense which rushed for 3,330 yards and passed for 3,540 yards.
Britt was mostly a left tackle but with his versatility, quickness and athletic ability he could play anywhere on the offensive line. His great football IQ coupled with his strength, size and quickness give him the ability to make an immediate impact with the Seahawks .
In his rookie season, Britt started all 16 regular season games at right tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, as well as their divisional round playoff game against the Carolina Panthers and the Super Bowl.
In the 2016 offseason the Seahawks moved Britt again, this time to center. Pete Carroll stated that they had this move in mind when they first drafted him in 2014. For his efforts in the 2016 season, Britt earned recognition as a Pro Bowl alternate at center. On August 17th, 2017, Britt signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the Seahawks.
On November 12th, 2018 during the Seahawks’ week 10 matchup in Los Angeles, Britt engaged in a large altercation with Rams’ Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald causing both benches to clear. Following the game, Donald and Britt continued to throw punches at one another. Britt would be fined $20,000 for his part in the altercation.
On March 8th, 2021, Britt signed with the Houston Texans. He was named the Houston Texans starting center for 2021. He was placed on injured reserve on October 30, 2021. He was activated on December 4th, 2021. On March 21st, 2022, Britt signed a two-year contract extension with the Texans. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list on September 20, 2022.
Featured is an outstanding pair of gray and gold Missouri Tigers Nike Dri-Fit 3XL Sweatpants worn by Justin Britt on road trips during his career with the Missouri Tigers. The Pants are unsigned, washed and show great wear! Britt’s number “68” is written in black below the Nike manufacturer’s tag. The Sweatpants were obtained directly from Justin Britt! Unique item worn by the NFL Pro Bowler during his tremendous Mizzou college career!
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