Justin Inacio

Justin Inacio is a professional lacrosse player, known as a faceoff specialist and defenceman, who brings a history of collegiate and professional achievements to brand collaborations. After being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2018 and leading all freshmen nationally in faceoff win percentage, Justin Inacio went on to establish himself as a dominant force in collegiate and professional lacrosse. A scholarship athlete at Ohio State University, Inacio became the institution’s all-time leader in ground balls with 357. His collegiate accolades also include being named Big Ten Co-Specialist of the Year in 2019, earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors in the same year, and securing Honorable Mention All-American recognition in both 2019 and 2022.

Prior to his collegiate career, he honed his skills at The Hill Academy. Inacio transitioned to the professional ranks, drafted 10th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2021 NLL Entry Draft as a defenceman, and 18th overall by the Archers Lacrosse Club in the 2022 PLL College Draft as a faceoff specialist. He immediately made an impact with the Archers, playing in the PLL Regular Season in 2022. A knee injury unfortunately sidelined him for the Calgary Roughnecks’ 2022 NLL season, demonstrating his resilience and determination to return to the field.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Inacio showcases entrepreneurial acumen and an interest in technology, having developed REPS, a specialized lacrosse app. Demonstrating a commitment to community and personal development, he previously participated in the Huntington Bucks Go Pro 2.0 program and served as a surgical student intern at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, reflecting his broader professional aspirations and his pursuit of a biology degree with a minor in business at Ohio State.