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Cliff Russell

WR

Drafted 87th overall in the 3rd round of the 2002 draft, Cliff Russell arrived from Utah. His most recent season came in 2008 with DEN, capping a 7-season NFL career. Few match his speed, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5 catches for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 190#

College

Utah

Draft

Rd 3, 87th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2008

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
35.7

19th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size20▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DEN40.71
2006MIA40.12214
2004CIN35.71315121
2003WAS39.43210

Career profile

Cliff Russell has appeared in 19 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: WAS (2003), CIN (2004), MIA (2006), DEN (2008).

He has rushed for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with CIN: 21 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4PIT13 rush yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 6CLE1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD39.6
Week 7DEN-8 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 8TEN—34.6
Week 9DAL10 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 10WAS—37.7
Week 11PIT—38.7
Week 12CLE—36
Week 13BAL—37.2
Week 14NE—37
Week 15BUF—37.3
Week 16NYG—37.3
Week 17PHI—35.7

Cliff Russell — common questions

What position does Cliff Russell play?
Cliff Russell is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Cliff Russell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cliff Russell has played for WAS (2003), CIN (2004), MIA (2006), DEN (2008).
Where did Cliff Russell go to college?
Cliff Russell played college football at Utah.
When was Cliff Russell drafted?
Cliff Russell was selected in round 3, 87th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cliff Russell scored?
Cliff Russell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Cliff Russell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cliff Russell rated 40.7 for 2008, the 9th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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