References
- ↑ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | April 25, 1974 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) | ||||||
| College: | Miami (FL) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1997: 5th round, 148th pick | ||||||
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Twan Sanchez Russell (born April 25, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
Russell attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he played football. He also participated in track and field, where he won the State Championship in the 300-meter hurdles.
Russell then received a scholarship to play at the University of Miami, where he led the for the Hurricanes in tackles (115) and was named special teams captain.
Russell graduated with degrees in Broadcast communications and Criminology.
Russell was selected in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. [1] He would also play for the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons before retiring from injury in November 2004.
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