![]() Russell with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 | |||
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Carrollton, Georgia, U.S. | September 18, 1995||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 319 lb (145 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Carrollton | ||
College: | Auburn | ||
NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 235 | ||
Career history | |||
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Dontavius Russell (born September 18, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1]
Russell was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round with the 235th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.[2]
On August 9, 2020, Russell was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.[3] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[4]