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Leonard James Russell (born November 17, 1969) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 235-lb. running back from Arizona State University, Russell played in 6 NFL seasons from 1991 to 1996 for the Patriots, the Denver Broncos, the St. Louis Rams, and the San Diego Chargers.[1]

Leonard Russell
No. 32, 42
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1969-11-17) November 17, 1969 (age 52)
Long Beach, California
Career information
High school:Long Beach Polytechnic
(Long Beach, California)
College:Arizona State
NFL Draft:1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
  • New England Patriots (1991–1993)
  • Denver Broncos (1994)
  • St. Louis Rams (1995)
  • San Diego Chargers (1996)
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1991)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1991)
  • New England Patriots All-1990s Team
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:3,973
Average:3.4
Touchdowns:29
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career


In 1991, Russell was selected as the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for 959 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Patriots.

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]


NFL career statistics


YearTeamGPAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTD
1991NE 162669593.624418814.5180
1992NE 111233903.223211242.2120
1993NE 163001,0883.6217262459.4690
1994DEN 141906203.3229382276.0190
1995STL 13662033.118016895.6170
1996SD 152197133.32171318013.8351
Career851,1643,9733.424291228466.9691

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.[5]


References


  1. "Leonard Russell Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on August 25, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  2. "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. Associated Press. "NFL TRANSACTIONS : Chargers Unload Leading Rusher Butts for Draft Picks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  4. "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. "Poly Football Honors Its Own With Second Hall Of Fame Ceremony". Long Beach Post. July 13, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2014.





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