Justin Osborne
Career Summary
Justin Osborne is an offensive lineman from Flower Mound, Texas, who redshirted at Auburn before becoming a multi-year starter at SMU and signing with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Osborne attended Marcus High School, where he was a three-year starter and earned first-team 5-6A all-district recognition. He was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals.
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College Career
Osborne played 59 career games with 56 starts at SMU, tying for the third-most games played in program history. He started all 14 games in 2024 as a team captain, helping SMU rank third-fewest in the ACC in sacks allowed and finish second in the conference and sixth nationally in scoring.
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Path to the NFL
Cleveland signed Osborne as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft, listing him as a 6-foot-5, 305-pound center from SMU.
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NFL Career
The Browns waived Osborne with an injury designation in June 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Osborne earned All-AAC First Team honors in 2023 and All-AAC Second Team recognition in 2022. After SMU's move to the ACC, he received All-ACC honorable mention in 2024 and Phil Steele All-ACC third-team recognition. He was also a team captain in both 2023 and 2024.
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Playing Style
SMU listed Osborne at 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds. His starting experience included right guard and right tackle work, with coaches describing him as a seasoned leader on the offensive line.
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31358, 00-0040264, 2000-11-25, Justin Osborne, Justin, Osborne
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