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Benjamin St-Juste (/seɪntˈdʒuːst/ saint-JOOST;[1] born September 8, 1997) is a Canadian professional football cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Montreal, he played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and Minnesota Golden Gophers prior to being selected by Washington Football Team in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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Early life

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St-Juste was born on September 8, 1997, in Montreal, Canada, to a Haitian father and French-Canadian mother.[2] He grew up speaking French and Haitian Creole before learning English at Cégep du Vieux Montréal.[3][4] St-Juste played ice hockey as a youth, later taking an interest in American football because of his father Wilbert, who was a member of the 1989 Miami Hurricanes football team but broke his leg in preseason camp.[5]

College career

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St-Juste attended various college football camps in the United States in the mid-2010s, and was offered a scholarship to play for the Michigan Wolverines under Jim Harbaugh.[3][6] He played in 12 games for the Wolverines as a freshman in 2017, but redshirted as a sophomore the following year due to a hamstring injury.[7] He graduated from Michigan in two years with a bachelor's degree in sports management and transferred to the University of Minnesota as a graduate student in 2019.[2][3] St-Juste played in 18 games and had 59 tackles in two years for the Minnesota Golden Gophers before finishing his collegiate career.[8] He was invited to the 2021 Senior Bowl, where he recorded a tackle.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m) 		202 lb
(92 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.52 s 1.57 s 2.65 s 4.01 s 6.63 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 11 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

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St-Juste was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round (74th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft, in which they took St-Juste with one of the two picks they acquired in a trade that sent Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers.[13] He was also selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the sixth round (52nd overall) of the 2021 CFL draft shortly after.[14] St-Juste signed his four-year rookie contract with Washington on May 13, 2021.[15] He made his NFL debut in the opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers, where he recorded four tackles, but also allowed six catches in a 20–16 loss.[16] He was placed on injured reserve in December 2021 due to lingering issues from a concussion.[17]

St-Juste moved from outside corner to the slot for the 2022 season.[18] He was moved back to outside corner following the benching of William Jackson III in Week 5.[19] With 35 seconds remaining in Thursday Night Football and the Chicago Bears on fourth and goal, St-Juste made a key stop pushing wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who caught the pass, out of the endzone before Mooney's feet landed on the field and sealed the Commanders' 12-7 victory.[20] In Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, he deflected a touchdown pass attempt from Kirk Cousins which cornerback Danny Johnson intercepted.[21] The following week's victory over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, St-Juste forced wide receiver Quez Watkins, after catching a 50-yard pass, to fumble the ball allowing safety Darrick Forrest to recover it.[22] On January 6, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve.[23]

In Week 10 of the 2024 season, St-Juste gave up the game-winning touchdown to wide receiver, Mike Williams, in the 28-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.[24] He played in all 17 regular season games (with 14 starts) and recorded 71 tackles, seven pass deflections, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.[25]

Los Angeles Chargers

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On March 12, 2025, St-Juste signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[26]

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Benjamin St-Juste is a Canadian professional for the of the (NFL). Born on September 8, 1997, in , , he grew up in a French-speaking household and did not learn English until the age of 17. St-Juste attended Cégep du Vieux Montréal, where he was rated as a four-star recruit, before committing to the . There, he played in 12 games as a in 2017 and graduated in 2.5 years with three years of eligibility remaining. He then transferred to the , where he continued his college career with the Golden Gophers. Selected by the Washington Football Team (later renamed the ) in the third round, 74th overall, of the , St-Juste began his professional career with the team, playing there from 2021 to 2024. In the 2025 offseason, he signed a one-year contract with the as an unrestricted free agent, joining the team for the current season. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 200 pounds, he is noted for his physical attributes and potential as a boundary corner in the .

Early life and amateur career

Early years in Montreal

Benjamin St-Juste was born on September 8, 1997, in , , , to a father who had emigrated from and a French-Canadian mother born and raised in the city. Growing up in a multicultural household in the area, including time in Rosemere, he was immersed in a bilingual environment, speaking French and as his primary languages from an early age. His father, who had briefly played for the in 1989 before an injury ended his career, influenced St-Juste's early interest in the sport. Like many children in , St-Juste's initial exposure to sports came through hockey, the dominant winter pastime in the region, during his elementary school years. However, inspired by his father's background, he transitioned to at the age of nine, joining local youth leagues in to begin developing his athletic skills. This marked the start of his organized involvement in the sport, where he quickly showed promise despite its relative obscurity in Canada compared to hockey or soccer. By his early teens, St-Juste had advanced to playing for premier youth teams across , honing his abilities in competitive settings that emphasized physicality and technique. These experiences laid the foundation for his progression into more structured amateur football programs later in his youth.

Cégep du Vieux Montréal

After graduating from high school, Benjamin St-Juste enrolled at Cégep du Vieux Montréal, where he played as a for the Spartiates football team in RSEQ Division 1 starting in the 2016 season. During his two seasons with the Spartiates in 2016 and 2017, St-Juste emerged as a standout , showcasing strong coverage abilities and contributing significantly on defense; in his senior year, for example, he recorded 30 tackles, two interceptions, and 18 pass breakups. While at Cégep, St-Juste learned to speak English fluently, as he had previously only spoken French and at home. In 2017, he earned RSEQ Division 1 all-star honors at , recognized for his exceptional coverage skills and athleticism. St-Juste's imposing 6-foot-3 frame combined with his reported 4.58-second time drew attention from American college scouts, resulting in recruitment opportunities including a spot with the . Throughout his time at Cégep du Vieux Montréal, he balanced his athletic commitments with academic requirements, ensuring he remained eligible for an NCAA transfer.

College career

University of Michigan

Benjamin St-Juste joined the Wolverines football team as a in 2017 after being discovered at a , where he impressed coaches enough to earn a offer as a . During his true freshman season, he appeared in 12 games, primarily contributing on special teams units, while recording three solo tackles in limited defensive snaps, including one game at . He did not start any games, as he was behind an established group of cornerbacks such as and David Long, which restricted his defensive opportunities but allowed him to develop technical skills through practice and film study. In 2018, St-Juste missed the entire season due to a nagging . In March 2019, the announced that he had medically retired from football. However, he transferred to later that year as a graduate transfer with three years of eligibility remaining. In July 2023, St-Juste claimed in an interview that Michigan had forced the medical retirement after he suffered multiple reinjuries, leading to the reassignment of his and exclusion from team facilities; the university has not publicly responded to these allegations. Academically, St-Juste majored in at , earning credits toward his degree and graduating with a in 2019 after 2.5 years, which positioned him as a graduate transfer thereafter. His time in Ann Arbor thus emphasized foundational development in a highly competitive environment, laying the groundwork for future opportunities despite minimal on-field impact.

University of Minnesota

After spending two seasons at the where he had a limited role, Benjamin St-Juste entered the and committed to the as a graduate transfer in May 2019, allowing him immediate eligibility due to his prior academic progress. In his first season with the in 2019, St-Juste emerged as a key contributor in the secondary, starting nine of the team's 13 games while playing in all of them. He recorded 45 tackles (36 solo) and tied for the team lead with 10 pass breakups, helping anchor a defense that ranked among the Big Ten's best in pass defense. His performance earned him All-Big Ten honorable mention honors from both coaches and media. The 2020 season was shortened to eight games due to the , during which St-Juste started all five games he appeared in before missing the final three due to injury. He tallied 14 tackles (11 solo) and three pass breakups in limited action, contributing to Minnesota's 7-1 regular-season record. For his efforts and academic standing, he was named to the Academic All-Big Ten team. Following the 2020 season, St-Juste declared for the . At the , he measured 6 feet 3¼ inches tall and 202 pounds, showcasing his length and frame ideal for an outside ; he later ran a 4.52-second at 's pro day. During his time at , St-Juste completed a in from the College of Education and Human Development.

Professional career

2021 NFL Draft

St-Juste participated in the in February, where he measured 6 feet 3 inches tall and 202 pounds, showcasing his impressive size for a while recording a 4.55-second , a 34.5-inch , and a 6.63-second three-cone drill that highlighted his . He followed this with a strong performance at the University of Minnesota's pro day on April 1, running a 4.51-second and demonstrating the rare size-speed combination that drew attention from over 50 personnel evaluators. Entering the draft process, St-Juste was projected as a mid-round selection, valued for his high upside as a lengthy outside despite needing refinement in his technique and coverage instincts after limited starts. He conducted pre-draft interviews with several teams, including the , , and , and addressed concerns about his interception totals during meetings with clubs, including the eventual drafting team. The Washington Football Team selected St-Juste in the third round, 74th overall, of the on April 30, adding depth to their secondary with a prospect noted for his physical tools and potential as a press-man defender. He signed a four-year contract on May 14 worth $5,100,758, including a $1,069,640 signing bonus, positioning him as a developmental outside with an expected initial role on special teams.

Washington Commanders (2021–2024)

St-Juste was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round (74th overall) of the and signed a four-year contract worth $5.1 million, including a $1.07 million . As a in 2021, he appeared in nine games with three starts, recording 26 tackles (20 solo), three pass deflections, and one stuff for a loss, while contributing on special teams and in sub-packages as a nickel corner. His season was interrupted by a quad injury that landed him on injured reserve in , limiting his defensive snaps to about 55% in the games he played. In 2022, following the team's rebranding to the , St-Juste emerged as a starter, playing all 12 games he appeared in at right with 42 tackles (34 solo), seven pass deflections, two sacks, and one forced . He missed four games due to an ankle injury but showed growth in run support and , marking his first sacks against the and . The Commanders finished 8-8-1 but missed the playoffs. St-Juste solidified his role as a full-time starter in 2023, playing 16 games with 67 tackles (52 solo), a career-high 17 pass deflections, one (his first, against quarterback ), one sack, and two forced fumbles. graded him at 69.6 overall early in the season, ranking him among the top performers in the Commanders' secondary for coverage efficiency. Despite the team's 4-13 record, his physicality in press coverage and ball skills were highlights, allowing a completion rate under 60% on targets. During the 2024 season, St-Juste started 14 of 17 games at left , achieving career highs with 71 tackles (56 solo), seven pass deflections, one forced , and one recovery. He contributed significantly to Washington's improved defense, which helped propel the team to the in the playoffs. His consistent play in man and zone schemes limited opponents to fewer than 700 receiving yards allowed in coverage. Over four seasons with the Commanders, St-Juste amassed 206 tackles, three sacks, one , 34 pass deflections, four forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 54 games (45 starts). The team declined his fifth-year option after 2024, allowing him to become an unrestricted in March 2025.

Los Angeles (2025–present)

In March 2025, St-Juste signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Los Angeles during free agency. The deal includes a $2.5 million cap hit for the 2025 season. This move came after St-Juste's contract with Washington expired, providing him an opportunity to continue his career on the West Coast under new leadership. Through 11 games of the 2025 season (as of November 20, 2025), St-Juste has appeared in 11 games with 2 starts for the Chargers, recording 24 total tackles (16 solo), 1 , 5 pass deflections, and 0 forced fumbles, while contributing in run support. His came in Week 6 against the , marking his first as a Charger. These contributions have helped the Chargers' secondary amid a 7-4 start to the season. St-Juste has adapted effectively to the Chargers' new defensive scheme under head coach , taking on the role of outside corner opposite established starters like . He has been noted for improved tackling efficiency, with a high run defense grade reflecting better angles and wrap-up technique in support roles. Additionally, as a veteran presence, St-Juste has provided leadership in the secondary, mentoring younger players and emphasizing communication during film sessions.

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