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Gary Russell

RB

Gary Russell plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2009 with LV, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 98 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Minnesota

Draft

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Seasons

2007–2009

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
45.3

34th percentile among RBs · limited sample

3 games · 7 touches

Volume×0.1-0.78
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.06
Conversion×0.1-0.29
Ball security×0.06+0.12
Yards/carry×0.12-0.22
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst27▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility10▶

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

Size36▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency38▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry39▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion34▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security48▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume23▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency23▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009LV50.3121296
2008PIT47.6127731-2
2007PIT45.3321

Career profile

Gary Russell has appeared in 27 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2007–2008), LV (2009).

He has rushed for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 13 passes for 94 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with PIT: 77 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD—
Week 13CIN1 rush yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 15JAX—47.3
Week 17BAL20 rush yds, 0 TD45.5

Gary Russell — common questions

What position does Gary Russell play?
Gary Russell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Gary Russell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gary Russell has played for PIT (2007–2008), LV (2009).
Where did Gary Russell go to college?
Gary Russell played college football at Minnesota.
How many touchdowns has Gary Russell scored?
Gary Russell has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing).
What is Gary Russell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Gary Russell rated 50.3 for 2009, the 56th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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