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NO NO

KeiVarae Russell

CB

KeiVarae Russell came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (74th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2021 with NO, capping a 6-season NFL career.

Size

5'11", 196#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2021

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33.1

16th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3-0.72
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.57
Availability×0.1-1.40

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021NO32.61
2018CIN37.14
2017CIN33.13
2016CIN51.92

Career profile

KeiVarae Russell has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2016–2018), NO (2021).

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CLE—42.4
Week 11DEN—39
Week 14CHI—41.1

KeiVarae Russell — common questions

What position does KeiVarae Russell play?
KeiVarae Russell is listed as a CB.
Which teams has KeiVarae Russell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), KeiVarae Russell has played for CIN (2016–2018), NO (2021).
Where did KeiVarae Russell go to college?
KeiVarae Russell played college football at Notre Dame.
When was KeiVarae Russell drafted?
KeiVarae Russell was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has KeiVarae Russell scored?
KeiVarae Russell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is KeiVarae Russell's ScoutIndex Rating?
KeiVarae Russell rated 32.6 for 2021, the 9th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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