Leonard Russell (American football)

Leonard Russell
No. 32, 42
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1969-11-17) November 17, 1969 (age 55)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Long Beach Polytechnic
College:Arizona State
NFL draft:1991 / round: 1 / pick: 14
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:3,973
Average:3.4
Touchdowns:29
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leonard James Russell (born November 17, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Russell was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft with the 14th overall pick.[1] He played from 1991 to 1996 for the Patriots, Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams, and San Diego Chargers.[2]

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.[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
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 Chaplain of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Perris, CA.

Personal life

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chuckie Miller is his cousin.[6]

References

  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Leonard Russell Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on August 25, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  3. ^ "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ Associated Press (April 26, 1994). "NFL TRANSACTIONS : Chargers Unload Leading Rusher Butts for Draft Picks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Leonard Russell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  6. ^ "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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