Russell Hairston

Receptions-Yards	116–1,766
Receiving TDs	29
Tackles-Sacks	50–0
Touchdowns	1
Interceptions	5
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Games played	3
Receptions	2
Yards	16
Touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Russell Hairston
No. 27, 85
Position	Wide receiver / Defensive back
Personal information
Born	February 10, 1964 (age 61); Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Kentucky
NFL draft	1986: undrafted
Career history
	New England Patriots (1986); Pittsburgh Gladiators (1987); Pittsburgh Steelers (1987); Minnesota Vikings (1988); Pittsburgh Gladiators (1988); New England Steamrollers (1988); Washington Commandos (1990);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	AFL MVP (1987); First Team All-Arena – WR/DB (1987);
Career NFL statistics
Games played
Games played	3
Receptions	2
Yards	16
Touchdowns	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions-Yards
Receptions-Yards	116–1,766
Receiving TDs	29
Tackles-Sacks	50–0
Touchdowns	1
Interceptions	5
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Last updated January 09, 2026

Russell Hairston (born February 10, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Pittsburgh Gladiators, New England Steamrollers and Washington Commandos. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. Hairston was the first ever MVP of the AFL.^[1]

References

↑ Steve Hubbard (July 1, 1987). "Gladiators' Hairston a real catch". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved March 6, 2013.

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[1] Steve Hubbard (July 1, 1987). "Gladiators' Hairston a real catch". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved March 6, 2013.

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