J. J. Russell Explained

Jarvis J. Russell
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:51
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:12 October 1998
Birth Place:Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:225
High School:Grenada (Grenada)
College:Memphis (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-AAC (2021)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:RussJJ00

Jarvis J. Russell (born October 12, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis.

Early life

Russell was born October 12, 1998, in Grenada, Mississippi, where he attended Grenada High School.

College career

In 2017, Russell enrolled at the University of Memphis. In 2021, he led the Tigers with 123 tackles, being named first-team All-American Athletic Conference.[1]

Professional career

Russell went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022.[2] He was waived on August 30 but re-signed to the practice squad on August 31. On October 27 Russell was elevated to the active roster and made his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens playing 26 snaps.[3] [4] [5] He was signed to the active roster on November 2.[6] He was waived on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad.[7] [8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27.[9] He was waived on January 16, 2023, but signed a reserve/future contract with the team two days later.

On August 29, 2023, Russell was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] [11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: JJ Russell - 2021 - Football .
  2. News: JJ Russell, Jacobi Francis sign free agent contracts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans. Action News 5. May 2, 2022. November 1, 2022.
  3. Web site: J.J. Russell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . .
  4. Web site: J.J. Russell Stats, News, Bio .
  5. Web site: J.J. Russell Bio Information - NFL .
  6. Web site: Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: Bucs Activate Giovani Bernard, Downgrade Leonard Fournette. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 26, 2022.
  8. Web site: Bucs Make Multiple Adjustments to Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 29, 2022.
  9. Web site: Bucs Place Josh Wells on I.R., Promote J.J. Russell. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. December 27, 2022.
  10. Web site: Bucs Cut Down to 53 for Regular Season, Place Ryan Jensen on IR. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 30, 2023.
  11. Web site: John Wolford, Jose Ramirez Among First 14 on Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 30, 2023.
  12. Web site: J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 22, 2023.