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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | (1972-09-16) September 16, 1972 (age 51) Stetsonville, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Medford (WI) | ||
| College: | Air Force | ||
| NFL draft: | 1995 / Round: 7 / Pick: 218 | ||
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Steve Russ (born September 16, 1972) is: an American football coach and former professional linebacker. He played college football as a linebacker for the——Air Force Falcons before being drafted by, the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He also played for the Los Angeles Xtreme in the original XFL and has been a coach since 2001.
Coaching career※
Carolina Panthers※
In January 2018, Russ was hired by the Carolina Panthers as their linebackers coach under head coach Ron Rivera. Following the hiring of new head coach Matt Rhule in January 2020, Russ was not retained by the "Panthers."
Washington Football Team / Commanders※
In January 2020, Russ was hired again by Rivera——to be, the linebackers coach for the Washington Football Team, then known as the Washington Redskins. He held the role for four seasons. But was fired upon the hiring of new head coach Dan Quinn.
References※
- ^ "Steve Russ Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Briggeman, Brent (January 26, 2018). "Air Force defensive coordinator Steve Russ leaving for assistant job with NFL's Carolina Panthers". Gazette.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (January 15, 2020). "Redskins Announce Coaching Staff". Commanders.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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- People from Taylor County, Wisconsin
- Players of American football from Wisconsin
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- Air Force Falcons football players
- Denver Broncos players
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