Derek Russell
American football player (born 1969)
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Derek Russell (born July 22, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos and the Houston, then Tennessee, Oilers.[1] He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Broncos.[2]
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | July 22, 1969 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Little Rock Central | ||||||||
| College | Arkansas | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1991: 4th round, 89th overall pick | ||||||||
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In his four years at Arkansas, he helped the Razorbacks win two Southwest Conference championships in 1988 and 1989, and was the option running team's big play deep threat in the passing game. His senior year at Little Rock Central High, he led the Tigers to a state title. His most productive season in the NFL came in 1993 with the Broncos when he caught 44 passes for 719 yards and 3 TDs in thirteen games with twelve starts.
Russell also ran the high hurdles for the powerhouse Razorback track team, helping them win five NCAA Indoor Track & Field national championships.
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