Justin Pace

Justin Pace
No. 49 – Edmonton Elks
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Active
CFL status
National
Personal information
Born (2003-02-14) February 14, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Killian (Miami, Florida)
UniversityQueen's (2022–2025)
CFL draft2026: 4th round, 35th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Justin Pace (born February 14, 2003) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels.

Early life

Pace was born on February 14, 2003, and his hometown is Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He attended Miami Killian Senior High School in Miami, Florida.

University career

Pace played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels from 2022 to 2025. He played 42 games, recording 232 tackles, including 13 for loss, four sacks, six interceptions, one for a touchdown, eight pass deflections, three forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. In 2024, Pace was named a first-team OUA all-star and All-Canadian.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		218 lb
(99 kg)		4.84 s4.32 s7.22 s30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(2.80 m)
All values from CFL Combine

Pace was selected by the Edmonton Elks with the 35th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 CFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 4, 2026. Pace made his professional debut on June 6, registering one special teams tackle. On July 8, he was placed on the one-game injured list and was subsequently removed on July 16.

References

  1. 1 2 "Justin PACE, LB". stats.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ Joyce, Gare (August 11, 2025). "All-Canadian LB Pace 'follows passions,' looks to lead Queen's in '25". Kingston Whig. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Justin Pace Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Justin Pace - Football". Queen's University Athletics. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Queen's Football's Darien Newell, Justin Pace named U SPORTS First Team All-Canadians, Jared Chisari named Second Team All-Canadian". Queen's University Athletics. September 14, 2026. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ Murphy, Jan (November 7, 2024). "Nine members of Queen's Gaels football team named OUA all-stars". Kingston Whig. Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2026 CFL Combine". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on March 24, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ Heilman, Michael (May 1, 2026). "Edmonton Elks 2026 CFL Draft Results". BGMSportsTrax. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.