J. J. Russell

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Jarvis J. Russell
No. 51 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-10-12) October 12, 1998 (age 25)
Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Grenada (Grenada)
College: Memphis (2017–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:16
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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.

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Early years

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		227 lb
(103 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.70 s1.62 s2.66 s4.53 s7.27 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day [2]

Russell went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022. [3] 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. [4] [5] [6] He was signed to the active roster on November 2. [7] He was waived on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad. [8] [9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27. [10] 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. [11] [12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "JJ Russell - 2021 - Football".
  2. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout J.J. Russell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ "JJ Russell, Jacobi Francis sign free agent contracts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans". Action News 5. May 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  4. ↑ "J.J. Russell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  5. ↑ "J.J. Russell Stats, News, Bio".
  6. ↑ "J.J. Russell Bio Information - NFL".
  7. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 2, 2022). "Bucs Promote John Molchon, J.J. Russell to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 26, 2022). "Bucs Activate Giovani Bernard, Downgrade Leonard Fournette". Buccaneers.com.
  9. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 29, 2022). "Bucs Make Multiple Adjustments to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (December 27, 2022). "Bucs Place Josh Wells on I.R., Promote J.J. Russell". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Bucs Cut Down to 53 for Regular Season, Place Ryan Jensen on IR". Buccaneers.com.
  12. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2023). "John Wolford, Jose Ramirez Among First 14 on Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  13. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2023). "J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves". Buccaneers.com.
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