LB · New York Jets
Carl Russ
Age 73 · 188 cm (6'2") · 103 kg · Born Feb 16, 1953 · Michigan
NFL career
1975
debut year
1977
last season
3
seasons
—
jersey
College: Michigan
Other "Russ" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Michigan alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Michigan.
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Kalel Mullings
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Luke Newman
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LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Carl Russ.
Born on February 16
Brig Owens
1943 · Washington Commanders
Tony Baker
1945 · Los Angeles Chargers
Ted Washington
1948 · Houston Texans
Donnie Joe Morris
1950 · Kansas City Chiefs
Paul Fersen
1950 · New Orleans Saints
Dallas Hickman
1952 · Washington Commanders
George Martin
1953 · New York Giants
Mike Harden
1958 · Las Vegas Raiders