Justin Buzzard is officially on the San Jose City College Jaguars football team as a defensive end, and get this: the guy is 47 years old. Forty-seven! This isn’t your usual fresh-faced freshman stepping onto the field this fall, not by a long shot.
A Comeback Story Three Decades in the Making
Seriously, Buzzard hasn’t been on a competitive football field in nearly 30 years. Think about that for a second. He’s a pastor, a Sacramento native, now heading into a locker room filled with players who are practically his kids’ age. He’s listed at 6-feet 2-inches and 210 pounds, ready to go as a defensive end. We’re seeing a crazy influx of experienced players coming back to college ball, with coaches even complaining about the leniency, but Buzzard’s story is in a league of its own. It’s an unconventional path, for sure, and he’s inspiring a ton of older players to chase their own gridiron dreams.
“I’m Giving Them Everything I’ve Got”
Don’t think for a second he’s looking for an easy ride. Buzzard made it clear he knows what’s coming, telling Fox & Friends First, “No one’s going easy on me… and I’m not going easy on them. I’m giving them everything I’ve got, too.” He’s embracing every single challenge headed his way, ready to give it his all. This freshman campaign kicks off when San Jose City opens its 2026 season on August 29 against Redwoods. That could be the first time we see this faith figure out there, making tackles.
If Buzzard succeeds, this story is going to blow up even more, and it’s already got everyone talking. You gotta root for a guy like this.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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