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JaMarcus Russell
SELECTED BY: Oakland Raiders Round 1(1)
SI Grade
4.83
Position:
QB
Class:
Jr
 School: Conference: Ht., Wt.:
6-5.5, 260
 40 Time:
4.65

BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter who also saw limited action with the first team as a redshirt freshman. All-Conference selection the past two seasons, throwing for 67.8%/3,129/28/8 as a junior after 2,443 passing yards and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore.

POSITIVES: Big, powerful pocket passer with tremendous arm strength. Patient, buys time for receivers and does an outstanding job directing the offense. Stands strong in the pocket, taking a big hit or getting the throw off with defenders draped on him.

NEGATIVES: Must improve his pass placement and throwing fundamentals, as targets are constantly adjusting to make the reception. More often than not he is high of the mark.

ANALYSIS: A physical presence behind center, Russell possesses all the skills to lead a franchise at the next level. Showed consistent improvement over the past two seasons and offers a tremendous amount of upside.

PROJECTION: Early First Round

2006 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average Per Rush Touchdowns
282 52 5.42 1
2006 Passing Statistics
Pass Att Pass Com Pass Com Pct Pass Yds Pass Int Pass TD
342 232 68% 3129 8 28
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