J. J. Russell

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Jarvis J. Russell
J.J. Russell.jpg
Russell in 2024
No. 51 – Arizona Cardinals
Position Linebacker
Roster status Injury icon 2.svg Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (1998-10-12) October 12, 1998 (age 27)
Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Grenada (MS)
College Memphis (2017–2021)
NFL draft 2022: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles 49
Sacks 1.0
Fumble recoveries 1
Touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jarvis J. Russell (born October 12, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers.

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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

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]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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]

Arizona Cardinals

On May 21, 2025, Russell signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a one-year contract. [14] He suffered a head and neck injury in practice and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 26, 2025. [15]

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.
  14. ↑ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Sign J.J. Russell At Linebacker". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  15. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 26, 2025). "Bam Knight Surprise, Nolen On PUP As Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
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