Ryan Russell (American football)

Ryan Russell
Free agent
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-01-17) January 17, 1992
Carrollton, Texas
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Creekview (Carrollton, Texas)
College: Purdue
NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Total tackles: 21
Sacks: 3.0
Forced fumbles: 0
Fumble recoveries: 0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Ryan Kamey Russell (born January 17, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Purdue.

Early years

Russell attended Creekview High School, where as a senior defensive lineman he registered 62 tackles (17 for loss) and 5 sacks, while being named second-team All-district.

He accepted a scholarship from Purdue University. His best season came as a freshman, playing as a defensive end in a 4-3 defense, registering 11 starts, 33 tackles (4.5 for loss), one sack, 3 forced fumbles and 3 fumbles recovered. The next year, he tallied 13 starts, 37 tackles and 4 sacks.

As a junior the team switched to a 3-4 defense in mid-October and he was moved to the Jack linebacker position, recording 11 starts, 35 tackles (5.5 for loss) and 2 sacks. In his last year he was moved back to defensive end, replacing the graduated Bruce Gaston. He had 44 tackles (6.5 for loss) and 3 sacks, finishing his career as a four-year starter with 149 tackles (25 for loss) and 10 sacks.

Professional career

Russell selection during 2015 NFL Draft.
Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		 269 lb
(122 kg)		 4.68 s 1.63 s 2.75 s 4.47 s 7.25 s 32 1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		 09 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Dallas Cowboys

Russell was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (163th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, after dropping because his physical skills didn't match his on-field production. In training camp he was tried at left defensive end and at the three-technique defensive tackle positions. During the season, he appeared in one game and was declared inactive in 11. After being limited with an abdomen strain, he was placed on the injured reserve list on December 2, in order to activate offensive tackle Chaz Green from the reserve/PUP list.[2]

In the 2016 training camp, he was given the chance to start after the suspensions to defensive ends DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory. On September 3, he was released after struggling during the preseason games.[3] The next day, he was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[4] He was released on September 6.[5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 21, 2016, Russell was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on November 12, and had his first career sack against the Seattle Seahawks.[7] He played in 8 games as a reserve defensive end, collecting 4 tackles and one sack.

In 2017, he appeared in 14 games with 7 starts, while registering 17 tackles. He missed the fifth and sixth games with a dislocated left shoulder, which limited him the rest of the year. His 2 sacks came in each of the final two contests. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Buffalo Bills

On July 29, 2018, Russell signed with the Buffalo Bills.[8] He was released on September 1, 2018.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Ryan Russell Results". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Cowboys add Kellen Moore, Chaz Green to active roster". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
  3. ↑ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018.
  4. ↑ Helman, David (September 4, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Sanchez, Release Showers; 7 Added To Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017.
  5. ↑ Helman, David (September 6, 2016). "Two Former Draft Picks Among Trio Added To Cowboys' Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  6. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 21, 2016). "Freddie Martino Promoted to the 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  7. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 12, 2016). "Gottschalk & Russell Promoted to Active Roster". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ↑ "Bills add defensive end Ryan Russell". BuffaloBills.com. July 29, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Bills make these moves to reach the 53-man roster limit". BuffaloBills.com. September 1, 2018.
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