J. R. Russell
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | (1981-12-05) December 5, 1981 (age 42) Tampa, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Gaither (Tampa, Florida) | ||||||
College: | Louisville | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 253 | ||||||
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J. R. Russell (born December 5, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played College football at the University of Louisville.
College career
During Russell's four years at the University of Louisville, he played in 50 games where he caught 186 passes for 2,619 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. His best season was in 2003, where he played in 13 games, catching 75 passes for 1,213 yards and 8 touchdowns.[1]
College statistics
Season | GP | Receiving | Rushing | ||||||
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Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
2001 | 12 | 14 | 151 | 10.8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002 | 13 | 24 | 287 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2003 | 13 | 75 | 1,213 | 16.2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | 12 | 73 | 968 | 13.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 50 | 186 | 2,619 | 14.1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Russell was selected by the Tampa Buccaneers in the seventh round with the 253rd pick in the 2005 NFL draft.[2]
Russell made the Buccaneers opening day roster, but never played in a game. He was released on November 19, 2005, and was re-signed to the Bucs' practice squad the next day.[3]
Russell was released on August 29, 2006, after Training Camp.[4]
Orlando Predators
Russell signed with the Orlando Predators on April 12, 2007.[3]
Personal life
Currently resides in Tampa with his 3 children and wife Theresa.
Russell goes by the nickname "Sneed." He was given this nickname by a family friend when he was younger.
References
- ^ "J.R. Russell College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Preds add former Buc JR Russell". OurSports Central. April 12, 2007. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ^ Buccaneers.com | News
External links
- Buccaneers player page
- NFL player page
- Career statistics and player information from CBS Sports
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