Leonard Russell (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | November 17, 1969 Long Beach, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Long Beach Polytechnic | ||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 | ||||||
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Leonard James Russell (born November 17, 1969) is an American former professional
Professional career
In 1991, Russell was selected as the
In 1993, Bill Parcells Bill Parcells took over as head coach, bringing a strong focus on running the football. Russell rushed for 1,088 yards and 7 TDs.[3]
Before the start of the 1994 season, following his best year with New England, he was released after the Patriots traded for Marion Butts, the leading rusher from the Chargers.[4]
Though not always utilized heavily in the passing game, Russell was an effective receiver for a power running back, catching 71.2% of targets during his career.[5]
NFL career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
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| 1991 | NE | 16 | 266 | 959 | 3.6 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 |
| 1992 | NE | 11 | 123 | 390 | 3.2 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | NE | 16 | 300 | 1,088 | 3.6 | 21 | 7 | 26 | 245 | 9.4 | 69 | 0 |
| 1994 | DEN | 14 | 190 | 620 | 3.3 | 22 | 9 | 38 | 227 | 6.0 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | STL | 13 | 66 | 203 | 3.1 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | SD | 15 | 219 | 713 | 3.3 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 180 | 13.8 | 35 | 1 |
| Career | 85 | 1,164 | 3,973 | 3.4 | 24 | 29 | 122 | 846 | 6.9 | 69 | 1 | |
Post Football
Leonard is currently the Resident Manager of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Perris, CA.
Personal life
Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chuckie Miller is his cousin.[6]
References
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Leonard Russell Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on August 25, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- ^ "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ Associated Press (April 26, 1994). "NFL TRANSACTIONS : Chargers Unload Leading Rusher Butts for Draft Picks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Poly Football Honors Its Own With Second Hall Of Fame Ceremony". Long Beach Post. July 13, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2014.