NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number two hundred fifty three 253 - J.R. Russell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
J.R. Russell was the number two hundred fifty three 253 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. J.R. Russell went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. Round 7 pick 38. Two hundred fifty third.
J.R. Russell went to Louisville.
This is what Louisville said about him:
He closed out his career with a string of 34 games with at least one catch. He caught 186 passes for 2,619 yards (14.1 avg) and 19 touchdowns in 50 contests. Only Ibn Green (217, 1996-99) and Jackson (300, 1997-2000) had more receptions in a career for the Cardinals. His 2,619 yards rank behind Green (2,830) and Jackson (3,670) on the school's career-record list. His 19 scoring catches rank fourth in Louisville annals behind Jackson (31), Green (33) and Anthony Cummings (25, 1987-90).
These are J.R. Russell's college statistics:
SEASON REC YDS AVG TD ATT YDS AVG TD
2004 73 968 13.3 7 0 0 0.0 0
2003 75 1213 16.2 8 0 0 0.0 0
2002 24 287 12.0 2 0 0 0.0 0
2001 14 151 10.8 2 0 0 0.0 0
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How tall is J.R. Russell: 6 feet 3 inches
How much does J.R. Russell weigh: 206 pounds
What is J.R. Russell's hometown: Tampa, FL
What high school did J.R. Russell go to: Gaither High School
What is J.R. Russell's birthdate: December 5, 1981 - 12/5/81
