J. R. Russell Explained

J. R. Russell
Number:87
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:December 5, 1981
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
High School:Gaither (Tampa, Florida)
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:204
College:Louisville
Draftyear:2005
Draftround:7
Draftpick:253
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:16
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:174
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Aflstatvalue3:2
Afl:10520

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

SeasonGPReceivingRushing
RecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTD
2001121415110.820000
2002132428712.020000
200313751,21316.280000
2004127396813.370000
Career501862,61914.1190000

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.

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J.R. Russell College Stats . 2022-12-24 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: 2005 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2007-04-12 . Preds add former Buc JR Russell . 2022-12-24 . OurSports Central . en.
  4. http://www.buccaneers.com/news/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=5316 Buccaneers.com | News