JaMarcus Russell

Quick Facts

Full Name	JaMarcus Russell
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 9, 1985(1985-08-09)
Age	39
Birthplace	Mobile
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Leo

JaMarcus Russell Biography

JaMarcus Russell is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 9, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders who turned out to be one of the biggest busts in NFL history.

He was drafted one pick ahead of elite wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

NFL.com’s Steve Wyche claimed that Russell is the biggest draft bust in NFL history. The Huffington Post named him one of the 13 biggest draft busts of the 2000s. ESPN’s Bill Williamson called Russell a “talented but extremely disappointing” quarterback.

In February 2003 on National Signing Day, Russell committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) over Florida State University, becoming the LSU Tigers’ 28th and final recruit of the 2003 season. He redshirted his freshman year and by the fall of the 2005 season, Russell was the starting quarterback. He led the Tigers to a 10–1 regular season record, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Western Division title, and a top five ranking going into the SEC Championship Game. He also improved statistically, completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,443 yards and 15 touchdowns. Russell received an honorable mention on the AP’s All-SEC Team.

His cousin is pro bowl running back, Marshawn Lynch .

JaMarcus Russell Net Worth

JaMarcus Russell is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, JaMarcus Russell 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college football at LSU and led the team to a victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

He was big and strong and he could throw a football far with great ease, but he didn’t seem to have the work ethic to succeed at the NFL level and ended up leaving the Raiders in 2009.

JaMarcus Trenell Russell (born August 9, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at LSU, where he finished 21–4 as a starter and was named MVP of the 2007 Sugar Bowl. The Oakland Raiders then selected Russell with the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Russell held out until the Raiders signed him to a contract worth $61 million, with $32.5 million guaranteed.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

JaMarcus Russell height 6 feet 6 inches JaMarcus weight 260 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is JaMarcus Russell Dating?

According to our records, JaMarcus Russell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, JaMarcus Russell’s is not dating anyone.

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Russell made his first professional appearance on December 2, 2007 against the Denver Broncos. Coming into the game in the second quarter in relief of starter Josh McCown, Russell played two series, and completed 4 of 7 pass attempts for 56 yards.

Facts & Trivia

JaMarcus Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. JaMarcus Russell celebrates birthday on August 9 of every year.

John Clayton of ESPN stated that Russell’s workouts at the 2007 NFL Combine that his arm strength and size impressed several teams, and predicted that it would “be hard to pass up on Russell at #1.” At the combine, Russell stated about his size, “I’ve been playing quarterback ever since. I was always bigger and taller than the other kids, and I was always able to throw it a pretty good length of the field.” Cleveland Browns General Manager Phil Savage said of Russell’s abilities, “His talent is substantial. He’s a rare combination of size and arm strength.”

Does JaMarcus Russell still have money?

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, JaMarcus Russell is still worth a whopping $4 million. Although his career in the NFL wound up being very short-lived, Russell earned a total of $40 million from salary and endorsements.

Where is JaMarcus Russell doing now?

Since 2018, Russell has spent the last years as the quarterbacks coach at Williamson High School , his alma mater in Alabama.

Is JaMarcus Russell related to Marshawn Lynch?

JaMarcus Russell and Marshawn Lynch are cousins. His uncle, Lorenzo, played 11 years in the NFL as a cornerback for the Chicago Bears, Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals and Oakland Raiders. His cousin, Robert Jordan, was with the San Francisco 49ers for three months.

Why did JaMarcus retire?

Reports of him being unfocused, lazy, and a fan of codeine syrup all came to the surface as he flamed out of the league. Russell never lived up to his pre-draft hype and quickly washed out of the league. Several comeback attempts failed and he’s most known for being one of the highest-paid busts in NFL history.

Who is the biggest bust in NFL history?

1. JaMarcus Russell , QB, LSU — 2007 NFL Draft, No. 1 overall to Oakland Raiders. Russell is in the conversation for biggest NFL Draft bust of all time primarily thanks to the hype he generated as a rare size-strength combo at quarterback.