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Position: | Running back | ||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||
Date of birth: | November 17, 1969 | ||||||||
Place of birth: | Long Beach, California | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Long Beach (CA) Poly | ||||||||
College: | Arizona State | ||||||||
NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
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Career NFL statistics | |||||||||
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Rushing yards: | 3,973 |
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Average: | 3.4 |
Touchdowns: | 29 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Leonard James Russell (born November 17, 1969) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 235-lb. running back from Arizona State University, Russell played in 6 NFL seasons from 1991 to 1996 for the Patriots, the Denver Broncos, the St. Louis Rams, and the San Diego Chargers.
In 1991, Russell was selected as the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for 959 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Patriots.
Note: G = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns
Leonard is currently the Director of Business Development and Head Football Coach at Adrenaline Athletic Training in Corona, CA.
Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chuckie Miller is his cousin.