Joe Russell

Position:
LB
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 210
Hometown:
Shoreview, Minn.
High School:
Totino-Grace
Class:
Redshirt Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Academic All-Big Ten • did not see any game action.

2017: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity starter at wide receiver, safety and long snapper • led team to a 13-0 record and a state championship his senior season • recorded 70 tackles as a senior • named First Team All-State by Northstar Football News and AP in 2016 • named First Team All-Metro by KARE 11 and the Star Tribune in 2016 • named Academic All-State in 2016 • played in the 2016 Minnesota State All-Star Showcase game as the captain of the North Team and was selected as the game MVP for the North defense • also lettered in track and field.

PERSONAL: Son of John and Sara Russell • has two brothers (Luke and William) and two sisters (Elizabeth and Jessica).