Justin Strnad

Justin Strnad (/stərˈnɑːd/ stər-NAHD; born August 21, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Justin Strnad

Strnad with the Denver Broncos in 2021
No. 40 – Denver Broncos
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1996-08-21) August 21, 1996 (age 29) Palm Harbor, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Florida)
College:	Wake Forest (2015–2019)
NFL draft:	2020: 5th round, 178th pick
Career history
Denver Broncos (2020–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 119 Sacks: 3.0 Pass deflections: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

After playing high school football at East Lake in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Strnad committed to Wake Forest over Illinois, Iowa State, Marshall, Florida International and others who offered him scholarships.^[1] Strnad redshirted his freshman year at Wake Forest, but then played in all 13 games his redshirt freshman year. He again played as a reserve linebacker his sophomore year, but led the Demon Deacons in special teams tackles and interceptions.^[2] He moved up to a starting role as a junior, earning Honorable Mention all-ACC honors.^[3] A torn biceps tendon, suffered against Florida State in October, ended his senior season.^[4] Strnad registered two sacks and an interception in his shortened senior season; the interception was a key play late for Wake Forest in a 38–35 win over Utah State.^[5] He was once again named Honorable Mention all-ACC for 2019.^[6] Strnad garnered an invite to the 2020 Senior Bowl, but did not participate due to injury.^[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m)	238 lb (108 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.74 s	1.56 s	2.80 s	4.49 s	29.0 in (0.74 m)	9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Strnad was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with the 178th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.^[10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2020, after undergoing season-ending wrist surgery.^[11]

On March 19, 2024, it was reported that Strnad would be signing with the Carolina Panthers.^[12] However, hours later, Strnad flipped his commitment and re–signed with the Broncos on a one–year contract.^[13]

On March 13, 2025, Strnad signed a one-year, $2.7 million extension with the Broncos.^[14][15]