Dontavius Russell Explained

Dontavius Russell
Number:98
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:18 September 1995
Birth Place:Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:319
High School:Carrollton
College:Auburn
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:235
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:3
Pfr:RussDo00

Dontavius Russell (born September 18, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1]

Professional career

Russell was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

On August 9, 2020, Russell was placed on injured reserve with a minor hip injury.[3] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitale . Josh . April 27, 2019 . NFL Draft Day 3 recap: Auburn's Slayton goes to Giants, Deshaun Davis to Bengals, Cox to Dolphins, Russell to Jaguars . March 3, 2021 . The Montgomery Advertiser . en-US.
  2. Web site: April 27, 2019 . Round 7: Russell is the selection . Jaguars.com.
  3. News: Oehser, John . August 10, 2020 . Transactions: Jaguars roster at 80 . Jaguars.com . August 11, 2020.
  4. News: Long, Mark . Jaguars add 12 new guys, including 4 sure defensive starters . WashingtonPost.com . March 17, 2021 . March 17, 2021.