After a year's layoff, Justice reclaimed his starting right offensive tackle spot as a junior in 2005 and picked right up where he left off, starting all season. His return to the lineup had a great impact on the team's rushing attack, as the Trojans amassed 1,074 more yards rushing in 2005 (3,380) than in 2004 (2,306). Justice's ability to neutralize the opponents' pass rush resulted in a dramatic increase in the aerial game also, as USC threw for 4,157 yards in 2005 compared to 3,532 the previous season.

Justice was another in a line of Long Beach Poly High School standouts to sign with Southern California in recent years, joining current Trojans Hershel Dennis and Darnell Bing. While at Long Beach Poly, he earned 2001 Parade, Super Prep, Prep Stars, Tom Lemming and Max Emfinger All-America honors. He was named to the Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Stars Dream Team, Super Prep All-Far West, Prep Stars All-Western Region, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100, Orange County Register Fab 15 and Las Vegas Sun Super 11.

Justice added Cal-Hi Sports All-State, All-CIF Southern Section, All-CIF Division I, Los Angeles Times All-Southern California Lineman of the Year, Los Angeles Times All-Southern California first team, Los Angeles Times All-Southeast/South Coast first team Lineman of the Year and Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team first team honors as a senior offensive lineman.

Justice registered 38 knockdown blocks in 2001. As a junior in 2000, he was named to the Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team third team. He was a member of three Poly High teams that went a combined 39-1-1 and won three CIF Division I titles, starting his final two seasons. He didn't play organized football until his sophomore year in high school.

Justice started the final 12 games of the 2002 season at right tackle for Southern California. He made the 2005 ESPN.com all-Pac-10 team. The freshman All-American got his first start at Colorado on his 18th birthday, becoming USC's first true freshman to start on the offensive line since guard Travis Claridge and tackle Faaesea Mailo did so in 1996 against Notre Dame.

An ankle sprain and off-season shoulder surgery (after the 2002 season) hampered Justice in 2003, but he still managed to grab all-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention. He was suspended by the student council for the 2004 season, but put the year away from football to good use, spending his spare time learning the art of boxing.

"Boxing has a lot of similar elements to what I do in football, with the hand placement and all that," Justice said. "I sparred with a lot of fighters, mostly smaller guys. I think I held my own. Hopefully, the boxing will help me when I play football. It was a good workout for football with the way I got to be in some good one-on-one battles. But I don't think I could be a boxer. I don't have the jaw for it. I have a much better respect for boxers now."

Back to what he knows best -- pancaking defensive linemen -- Justice was an all-Pac-10 honorable mention in 2005. The offensive line was dominant throughout the year, as the offense improved its yardage total to 7,537 yards from 5,838 yards the previous season. The 7,537 yards stands as the second-best season total in NCAA Division 1-A history.

Positives: Has a thick frame with wide shoulders, good chest definition, wide bubble and waist, large, developed calves and long arms … Very mobile for a player his size, showing excellent hand quickness and placement to defeat pass rush moves … Plays on his feet, demonstrating very good balance and body control … Does a fine job of adjusting to mirror the defender in pass protection, demonstrating proper kick slide agility … Stays in control and is not the type who will lunge or overextend to make the block … Has the sudden burst off the ball to get to his reach point and gain position … Protects the inside well vs. stunts and blitzes and has the foot movement to ride the pass rusher wide … Explosive hip roller with the strength and leg drive to drive defenders back and open up rush lanes … Uses his hands effectively to gain inside position and can make his man disappear when working in a crowd … Has a jolting hand punch, using his upper body strength to lock out, replace and shock … Plays on his feet in space and maintains balance working into the second level … Bruising run blocker who drops his weight and slides nicely, demonstrating above average balance to make the cut-off and reach his set point … Quick to readjust vs. counter moves … Uses his hands with authority to press and sustain … When working in-line, he shows very good foot speed to get out and pick up blocks … Uses his arms properly to separate and sustain … It is very rare to see him pushed back due to his balance and strong base.

Negatives: Has some minor durability issues with 2002 shoulder surgery and 2003 ankle problems, but was fully recovered and in good shape in 2005 … Uses his punch more to shock the defender rather than place them to finesse and sustain, but gets good success using this process … Still maturing and has had two major off-field issues in the past … Will sometimes play at a high pad level and has to sit down more, especially when taking on speedier edge rushers.

Justice is a massive pass protector with very nimble feet and a punishing hand punch. He returned to action in 2005 and played with much better focus and desire than he did in the past. He did have some previous off-field issues that might scare away a few teams, but showed good responsibility and work ethic since returning to the team in 2005. While away from the game in 2004, he spent his time at a Hollywood boxing gym, training with Freddie Roach, who trained Mike Tyson. That time in the gym helped him develop hand quickness and punch that few tackles in the game possess.

Justice has very good balance and long arms. It is very rare to see him on the ground, as he has the leg base and anchor to maintain position. Coming off the snap, he shows explosive quickness out of his stance. He plays with a wide base and looks to lock on and control with good urgency and hand usage to keep the defender off his body. While he can control the defender on size alone, he works hard to gain position coming off the ball.

In the running game, a player of his size is usually limited in attempts to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage, but if he keeps his pads down, Justice has the body control and balance to wall off and lock on. The thing you see on film is his desire to hit opponents working in space. He generates very good leverage and power in his game.

In the passing game, Justice uses his body well and will lock on and control. He has very good feet and works hard to adjust and refit. He shows good body control and will sit and let the action come to him rather than lunge and overextend.

Justice has good field awareness and sees stunts and games along the line of scrimmage. He is athletic enough to ride most action wide of the pocket and shows good effort to recover when beaten. He is consistent landing with his punch and shoots his hands at the proper level to prevent smaller defensive ends from attempting to get under his pads and push the pocket. If he can continue to mature, both on and off the field, he could develop into one of the elite right tackles in the game.

In 2002, Justice became the first true freshman to start on USC's offensive line since guard Travis Claridge and tackle Faaesea Mailo did so in 1996 against Notre Dame … His return to the lineup in 2005 saw the offense increase its output from 5,838 yards in 2004 to 7,537 yards in 2005. Only Texas Tech in 2003 (7,576) gained more yards in a season at the NCAA Division 1-A level.

All-America Dream Team selection by The NFL Draft Report … Rated the best right tackle in college football by The Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft … All-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention … Provided excellent protection for All-America QB Matt Leinart's blind side (Leinart is a left-handed passer), as he did not allow any sacks for an offense that led the nation with an average of 579.77 yards per game … Collected 112 key blocks, including 19 that resulted in USC touchdowns … Did not allow his main assignment to record any statistics in five games, including a string of three consecutive games.

Hawaii … Began the season with nine knockdowns, including one that took down linebacker Tanuvasa Moe on a 22-yard touchdown pass from QB Matt Leinart to receiver Dwayne Jarrett, as the offense gained 518 yards in the season opener … Head to Head Competition -- DE Ole Kamakawiwo-Four tackles (3 solos), one stop for minus-8 yards.

Arkansas … Cleared a hole and then took down linebacker Clarke Moore to clear away the final obstacle on a 74-yard scoring run by tailback Reggie Bush, finishing with 11 knockdowns as the Trojans registered 736 yards … Head to Head Competition -- DE Desmond Sims-One solo tackle.

Oregon … Had eight knockdowns for a ground game that totaled 278 yards … Head to Head Competition -- DE Devan Long-Four tackles (3 solos).

Arizona State … Shoved defensive end Kyle Caldwell out of the way on Matt Leinart's 1-yard touchdown run that capped an 11-play, 89-yard drive in the fourth quarter, making up for letting Caldwell slip into the backfield in the second quarter to tackle tailback LenDale White for a 1-yard loss on a third-and-2 run … Head to Head Competition -- DE Kyle Caldwell-Four tackles (3 solos), stop for a 1-yard loss.

Arizona … Manhandled the Wildcats all day, not allowing any tackles for a team that produced 724 yards … Brought down defensive tackle Paul Phillip on Matt Leinart's 22-yard scoring pass to Dwayne Jarrett that ended a 14-play, 88-yard drive in the second quarter …

Head to Head Competition -- DE Johnathan Turner-No tackles.

Notre Dame … Continued his dominance, as he again did not allow any tackles … Tailback LenDale White followed Justice around the right side for a 3-yard touchdown run in the first quarter … Head to Head Competition -- DE Victor Abiamiri-No tackles.

Washington … Had his third consecutive game without allowing any tackles, but USC picked up only 390 yards … Upended linebacker Scott White to give Matt Leinart time to throw a 7-yard scoring pass to Dwayne Jarrett in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition -- DE Donny Mateaki-No tackles.

Washington State … The offense bounced back with a 745-yard performance, as Justice posted 10 knockdowns, including one that stopped defensive end Adam Braidwood on Matt Leinart's first quarter 24-yard touchdown pass to Steve Smith … Experienced every lineman's dream in the first quarter, recovering a fumble by tailback Reggie Bush at the goal line, grabbing the ball in the end zone for a touchdown with 5:50 left in the quarter … Head to Head Competition -- DE Mkristo Bruce-Five tackles (3 solos), stop for a 1-yard loss.

Stanford … Punished speedy linebacker Jon Alston with a vicious forearm blast that knocked Alston to the ground on Matt Leinart's 19-yard touchdown pass to Fred Davis in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition -- DE Julian Jenkins-Four tackles (1 solo).

California … Did not allow any tackles and collected 12 knockdowns, taking out defensive tackle Brandon Malone to spring Matt Leinart for a 6-yard touchdown run that capped a 70-yard, 11-play drive in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition -- DE Tosh Lopoi-No tackles.

Fresno State … The Bulldogs gave the Trojans a scare, despite the USC offense coming up with 508 yards, but Justice helped put FSU's thoughts of victory to rest when he upended nose guard Louis Leonard to create a hole used by tailback LenDale White for a game-winning 2-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter of a 50-42 USC win … Head to Head Competition -- DE Tyler Clutts-Three tackles (2 solos), one stop for minus-2 yards.

UCLA … Facing the Bruins always seems to bring out the best in USC and this game was no exception, as Justice generated 13 key blocks, most on Reggie Bush runs, as the tailback gained 260 yards on the ground … Justice took down defensive tackle Chase Moline on Bush's 13-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and the offense finished the day with 679 yards … Head to Head Competition -- DE Kyle Morgan-One solo tackle.

Texas (Rose Bowl) … Upended linebacker Aaron Harris to spring LenDale White for a 12-yard scoring run in the third quarter that ended a 9-play, 74-yard drive … Head to Head Competition -- DE Tim Crowder-Four solo tackles.

Sat out the season after he was suspended by the school's Student Affairs Department.

All-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention … Started 11 games, missing the Arizona State and Stanford games with a high ankle sprain … Registered 61 key blocks with seven of them resulting in touchdowns … Helped the offense average 447.5 yards per game.

Brigham Young … Collected eight knockdowns and leveled linebacker Colby Bockwoldt to spring tailback Hershel Dennis for an 11-yard scoring run.

Notre Dame … Had a season-high 10 knockdowns … Took defensive tackle Cedric Hilliard out of the equation with a bone-jarring block to clear a rush lane used by tailback Reggie Bush for a 58-yard touchdown run up the middle of the field, helping the team amass 551 yards.

Oregon State … Credited with seven knockdowns, including a great play in which Justice raced around the left side to upend linebacker Richard Seigler before the OSU defender could get to Matt Leinart on the QB's 73-yard scoring bomb to Steve Smith in the third quarter, as USC amassed 388 yards.

Michigan (Rose Bowl) … Had seven knockdowns, shoving defensive end Pat Massey to the ground on a 25-yard scoring strike from Matt Leinart to Keary Colbert as the Trojans gained 410 yards in a 28-14 win and a share of the national title.

Named to The Sporting News and Scripps/Football Writers Freshman All-American first team … Added Freshman All-Pac-10 honors from The Sporting News … Started and played in the team's final 12 games at right tackle … Earned his first career start at Colorado on his 18th birthday, becoming USC's first true freshman to start on the offensive line since guard Travis Claridge and tackle Faaesea Mailo did so in 1996 against Notre Dame.

2002: Underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a dislocated right shoulder after the season (1/03).

2003: Missed the Arizona State and Stanford games with a high ankle (right) sprain.

Campus: 5.19 in the 40-yard dash … 460-pound bench press … 545-pound squat … 35-inch vertical jump … 9'2" long jump … 4.53 20-yard shuttle … 7.31 three-cone drill … 34 7/8-inch arm length … 9 7/8-inch hands.

Combine: Did not participate in individual workouts.

2003: Was sentenced to probation after being arrested for soliciting a prostitute in July.

2004: Suspended for two semesters by the USC Student Affairs Department in late March after Justice was charged with three misdemeanor counts of exhibiting a replica firearm. He was arraigned in Los Angeles on March 29 after he was arrested for flashing a pellet gun at another student.

Attended Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High School, where he was a teammate of current Southern California players Hershel Dennis and Darnell Bing … Earned 2001 Parade, Super Prep, Prep Stars, Tom Lemming and Max Emfinger All-America honors … Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Stars Dream Team, Super Prep All-Far West, Prep Stars All-Western Region, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100, Orange County Register Fab 15 and Las Vegas Sun Super 11 choice … Added Cal-Hi Sports All-State, All-CIF Southern Section, All-CIF Division I, Los Angeles Times All-Southern California Lineman of the Year, Los Angeles Times All-Southern California first team, Los Angeles Times All-Southeast/South Coast first team Lineman of the Year and Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team first team honors as a senior offensive lineman … Registered 38 knockdown blocks in 2001 … As a junior in 2000, he was named to the Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team third team … Member of three Poly High teams that went a combined 39-1-1 and won three CIF Division I titles, starting his final two seasons … Didn't play organized football until his sophomore year in high school.

Sociology major … Mother is from Barbados … In 2004, he trained daily at a Hollywood boxing gym with trainer Freddie Roach, who worked with Mike Tyson … Born 9/14/84 … Resides in Long Beach, California.