Dontavius Russell
American football player (born 1995)
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Dontavius Russell (born September 18, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1]
PositionDefensive tackle
BornSeptember 18, 1995
Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Carrollton, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight319 lb (145 kg)
Russell with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 | |||||
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | September 18, 1995 Carrollton, Georgia, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 319 lb (145 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Carrollton | ||||
| College | Auburn | ||||
| NFL draft | 2019: 7th round, 235th overall pick | ||||
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Professional career
Russell was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft with the 235th overall pick.[2]
On August 9, 2020, Russell was placed on injured reserve with a minor hip injury.[3] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[4]
