J. J. Russell

Jarvis J. Russell (born October 12, 1998) is an American football middle linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at Memphis.

Jarvis J. Russell
No. 51 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Middle linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-10-12) October 12, 1998
Grenada, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Grenada
College:Memphis (2017–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Tackles:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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-AAC.[2]

Professional career

Russell went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft but signed with the 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, then signed a reserve/future contract two days later.

References
  1. "J.J. Russell (ILB): Bio, News, Stats & more".
  2. "JJ Russell - 2021 - Football".
  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.
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