Tyson Russell
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Career Summary
Tyson Russell played cornerback at Vanderbilt before joining Detroit in 2025.
His first Lions stint began in July and ended during August roster reductions.
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Early Life
Russell is from Plantation, Florida.
Vanderbilt lists Plantation as his hometown.
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High School
Russell played at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
He lettered for three years and helped the Raiders win Florida Class 7A state titles in 2019 and 2020.
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College Career
Russell played at Vanderbilt from 2021 through 2024.
In his senior season, he appeared in all 13 games with two starts and recorded 20 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit signed Russell on July 18, 2025.
The Lions added him to their cornerback group ahead of training camp.
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NFL Career
Russell spent the 2025 preseason with Detroit.
The Lions waived him on August 26 as they reduced their roster.
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Career Accomplishments
Russell received SEC academic honor-roll recognition throughout his Vanderbilt career.
He earned first-year honors in 2021 and fall academic honors in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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