Tyler Russell
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | December 6, 1990 |
| Place of birth: | Meridian, Mississippi |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Meridian (MS) |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| CFL status: | International |
Tyler Ryan Russell (born December 6, 1990) is an American football quarterback. He played college football from 2010 to 2013 for Mississippi State University, where he places fourth on the Bulldogs' career passing list with 5,441 passing yards, second on the career passing touchdowns list with 42.
Russell attended Meridian High School in Meridian, Mississippi. As a senior in 2008, he led his team to the Mississippi 5A State Championship, where they snapped South Panola's 89-game winning streak dating back to 2003. Russell was named 2008's Mr. Football by The Clarion-Ledger. He was also named a Parade All-American.
Russell was rated as a four-star recruit by 247sports.com,Rivals.com, and Scout.com. He chose to attend Mississippi State over offers from Alabama and South Carolina.
Russell redshirted in 2009. MSU head coach Dan Mullen almost inserted him in the Bulldogs' loss to Houston but decided against it preserving Russell's eligibility.
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