Justin Ernest
American football defensive lineman, NFL Combine record-holder
About Justin Ernest
Born 1972. Justin Ernest is an American american football player.
Justin Ernest (born December 17, 1972) is an American former football defensive tackle. He played his college football at Eastern Kentucky University, where he was a 1997 All-Ohio Valley Conference pick. He never went on to play an NFL game despite his record-breaking combine.
Ernest established the current 225-pound bench press record at the NFL Scouting Combine with 51 repetitions.
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Who is Justin Ernest?
American football defensive lineman, NFL Combine record-holder
When was Justin Ernest born?
Justin Ernest was born on 17 December 1972.
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Justin Ernest is an american football player.
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Justin Ernest is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Justin Ernest. https://biography.guide/justin-ernest/
MLA: "Justin Ernest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/justin-ernest/.
Chicago: "Justin Ernest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/justin-ernest/.
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