Alonzo Russell (American football)

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Alonzo Russell
Ottawa Redblacks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-29) September 29, 1992 (age 31)
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:H.D. Woodson
(Washington, D.C.)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Suspended
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-MAC (2015)
  • 3x Third-team All-MAC (2012-14)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Alonzo Jermey Russell (born September 29, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Toledo and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1] He has been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL), and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career[edit]

After redshirting the 2011 season, Russell's collegiate debut came against the Arizona Wildcats where he hauled in three receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown. In week 3, Russell caught six passes for a career high 152 yards and one touchdown in a 27-15 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons. He ranked second on the team with 56 catches, 960 yards and five touchdowns, earning him third-team All-MAC. In 2013, Russell earned third team All-MAC for the second straight season. Russell caught a game winning touchdown pass from 11 yards out against Bowling Green in the final two minutes of play. In 2014, Russell caught a career best eight touchdowns and also had at least two receptions in all 13 games played. He earned third team All-MAC for the third straight season. In 2015, Russell would have 36 receptions for 618 yards and five touchdowns, earning him second team All-MAC. Russell ranks fifth in Rocket's history with 202 catches, fourth in receiving yards with 3,076 and tied for forth with 24 touchdown receptions. Russell holds Toledo's record with 50 straight games with a reception.[2]

College statistics
Toledo Rockets
Season GP Receiving
Rec Yds Avg TD
2011 Redshirt Redshirt
2012 13 56 960 17.1 5
2013 12 59 728 12.3 6
2014 13 51 770 15.1 8
2015 12 36 618 17.2 5
Career 50 202 3,076 15.2 24

Professional career[edit]

Cincinnati Bengals[edit]

Russell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.[3] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] After spending the entire season on the practice squad, Russell signed a futures contract with the Bengals on January 2, 2017.[6]

On September 2, 2017, Russell was waived by the Bengals.[7]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On November 22, 2017, Russell was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[8]

New York Giants[edit]

On May 14, 2018, Russell signed with the New York Giants.[9] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018.[12] The following day, Russell would appear in his first NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys where he would appear in eight offensive snaps and seven on special teams.[13]

On September 1, 2019, Russell was waived by the Giants.[14]

St. Louis BattleHawks[edit]

Russell was selected in the 9th round (70th overall) of the first phase by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[15] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[16]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers[edit]

Russell signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on July 3, 2020.[17] He was released on July 19, 2021.[18]

Professional statistics[edit]

Regular Season statistics
Year Team League Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD
2020 STL XFL 5 5 15 161 10.7 1

References[edit]

  1. ^ Marcum, Jason (April 30, 2016). "Alonzo Russell joining Bengals as UDFA". Cincy Jungle. SB Nation. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "2023 Toledo Rockets Media Guide" (PDF). utrockets.com. August 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Kaleb Carter (May 1, 2016). "Cincinnati Bengals sign Alonzo Russell to free agent contract". Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "Bengals cut down to 53-man roster, Hardison to IR".
  5. ^ Dehner Jr., Paul. "Bengals waive P.J. Dawson, sign Trey Hopkins, Chykie Brown".
  6. ^ Marcum, Jason (January 2, 2017). "Bengals sign 5 players to futures contracts for 2017". CincyJungle.com.
  7. ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com.
  8. ^ "Cardinals Sign WR Alonzo Russell To PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. November 22, 2017.
  9. ^ Eisen, Michael (May 14, 2018). "Giants roster moves: Six players signed, six waived". Giants.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  11. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2018). "Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves". Giants.com.
  12. ^ "Giants place Jawill Davis on IR, promote Alonzo Russell to 53-man roster". Giants Wire. USA Today. December 29, 2018.
  13. ^ "Alonzo Russell 2018 game log". December 30, 2018.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2019). "Giants claim WR Cody Core, OT Eric Smith off waivers". Giants.com.
  15. ^ Mark, The (October 15, 2019). "XFL Skill Players Draft Tracker, Phase #1 (QB, RB, WR, TE)". xflnewshub.com. XFL News Hub. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  16. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  17. ^ "Blue Bombers add two to roster". BlueBombers.com. July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "Blue Bombers cut-down roster". BlueBombers.com. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.

External links[edit]

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