Justin Layne was drafted No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 52 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 19 · #83 overall
Justin Layne Michigan State Draft
Justin Layne was drafted No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 52 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 52
- Career AV
- 382nd at Michigan State
The pick
How Justin Layne came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 192 lbs
- Hometown
- Cleveland, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 53 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
52 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 52
- Career approximate value
- 382nd among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20223 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Layne.
Boston College
Charlotte
Western Illinois
Louisiana Tech
Michigan State in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Layne in the 2019 NFL Draft
Justin Layne is a Cornerback out of Michigan State selected No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Justin Layne drafted?
Justin Layne was selected No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/justin-layne.
What college did Justin Layne play for?
Justin Layne played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Justin Layne's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/justin-layne.