J. J. Russell

Jarvis J. Russell

No. 51 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1998-10-12) October 12, 1998
Place of birth:	Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Grenada (Grenada)
College:	Memphis (2017–2021)
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-AAC (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles: 16 Sacks: 1.0 Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

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

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-American Athletic Conference.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 0 3/8 in	227 lb	33 in	10 3/8 in	4.70 s	1.62 s	2.66 s	4.53 s	7.27 s	36.0 in	9 ft 10 in	26 reps
All values from Pro Day

Russell went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft but signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2022. 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. He was signed to the active roster on November 2. He was waived on November 26 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 27. He was waived on January 16, 2023, but signed a reserve/future contract with the team two days later.

On August 29, 2023, Russell was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 22.