2021 FCS Jersey Countdown: 68 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 68 Is Lehigh’s Justin Gurth

Welcome to the FCS jersey countdown 2021.

Before the week 0 games on August 28th, HERO Sports will pick the best returning FCS player by shirt number 99-0. Since roster for teams across the country is updated at different times and to keep things consistent, the jersey numbers are based on the Spring 2020 Fall-2021 season.

The 99-0 Countdown Central Site can be found here.

Note: jersey numbers are based on Spring 2020 Fall-2021 plans

68: Justin Gurth, OL (Sr.) -Lehigh

Gurth chose Lehigh over several offers from the Patriot League and the Ivy League. He’s earned a starting role as a true newbie and hasn’t missed a game since.

The 6-foot-3,300-pounder started his Lehigh career by starting all 11 games with the correct tackle. In 2019 he moved to the middle, a position more suitable for him, and started another 11 games.

Gurth extended his starting streak to 25 this spring as part of Lehigh’s shortened three-game season. He was called up to the All-Patriot League Second Team.

With a full fall schedule, Gurth appears to remain one of the most consistent and talented offensive linemen in the Patriot League. He is following in his parents’ footsteps with a successful college career. His father Matt played football in Western Connecticut State, and his mother Laura played basketball in New Hampshire and is the school’s number 2 top scorer.