Justin Backus brings veteran safety instincts and proven ball skills to ULM
Justin Backus is a seasoned Louisiana-Monroe safety whose value comes from experience, tackling consistency, and disruptive playmaking in coverage. In the 2016 season, he totaled 78 tackles, added a sack and a forced fumble, and earlier in his ULM career posted a 2014 season with 62 tackles and an interception, showing he can be a steady back-line presence. Scouting reports also noted he was ultra-productive, even if his athletic testing numbers were modest, which points to a player who wins with feel, toughness, and reliability rather than flash.
