Tyrell Russell

Position:
Athlete
Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
High School:
Beechcroft HS

Played for coach Steven Harris at Beechcroft High … As a senior, he totaled 94 carries for 745 yards and eight touchdowns … He also grabbed 30 receptions for 450 yards and two touchdowns … On defense, he tallied 16 tackles and one interception, including a pick-six … Finished his junior year with 42 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries … As a junior, he earned Second Team All-State and, First Team All-City and First Team All-District … Russell had over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns on offense … Defensively, he tabbed 45 tackles and an interception … Three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and a two-star prospect according to Rivals … 247Sports evaluates him as the No. 99 cornerback and the No. 45 player in Ohio … On3 lists him as the No. 67 cornerback and the No. 27 player in Ohio … ESPN puts him in as the No. 74 cornerback and the No. 47 player in the state … He also held other offers from Akron, Marshall, Nebraska and Toledo … recruited by WVU coach ShaDon Brown.