Anderson Russell
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Career Summary
Anderson Russell is a former NFL defensive back who played college football at Ohio State.
The NFL listed Russell as a 6-foot, 208-pound defensive back from Ohio State with two years of NFL experience. Ohio State described him as a veteran starter who could play either safety and nickel.
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Early Life
Russell grew up in Atlanta and came from a football family.
Ohio State identified Russell’s hometown as Atlanta and noted that his father, Kevin Russell, played with the Philadelphia Eagles and his brother Brandon played at North Carolina.
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High School
At Marist School in Georgia, Russell was a productive multi-purpose high school player.
Ohio State reported that Russell rushed for 758 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior in a wishbone offense at Marist. He also led the school with seven catches for 171 yards and three touchdowns and averaged 19.1 yards on kickoff returns.
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College Career
Russell developed into a long-term Ohio State starter who played safety and nickel.
Ohio State called Russell a third-year starter in 2009 who could play either safety and nickel. As a junior, he made 67 tackles, recorded interceptions against Ohio and in the Fiesta Bowl, and forced two fumbles against Minnesota.
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Path to the NFL
Russell reached the NFL after his Ohio State career as a defensive back.
Ohio State documented Russell as a versatile defensive back and a graduated Communications major before the 2009 season. The NFL subsequently listed him as a defensive back from Ohio State.
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NFL Career
Russell appeared in eight NFL games with Washington, Miami, and Carolina and recorded two tackles.
NFL career statistics list Russell in two games for Washington in 2010 and three games apiece for Miami and Carolina in 2012. The official totals show eight games and two total tackles.
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Career Accomplishments
Russell was a multiyear Ohio State starter and completed his degree before pursuing professional football.
Ohio State described Russell as a third-year starter and defensive leader in 2009 and said he graduated with a degree in Communications that June.
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Playing Style
Russell’s versatility allowed him to line up at either safety or in the nickel role.
Ohio State’s 2009 profile specifically said Russell could play either safety and nickel. It described him as an intelligent player who studied and learned the game.
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Legacy
Russell’s football record joins a family connection to the NFL with sustained Ohio State service and professional appearances.
Ohio State documented Russell’s father Kevin as a former Philadelphia Eagle and Russell as a college graduate and defensive leader. NFL statistics record eight professional games across three clubs.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official sources verify Russell’s Communications degree but do not provide enough verified detail on his work after football.
Ohio State reported that Russell graduated with a degree in Communications in June 2009. The official sources reviewed for this profile do not describe further post-playing work.
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22637, 00-0027213, 1987-05-30, Anderson Russell, Anderson, Russell
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