2015 SCHEDULE

2013:
• In his first season at Minnesota, started 12-of-13 games at linebacker as a junior.
• Was second on the team with 78 tackles and recorded 5.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
• Started and made his Minnesota debut against UNLV where he recorded seven tackles.
• Made eight tackles, which included one sack, at New Mexico State.
• Tied for the team lead in solo tackles (six), tackles (10) and made one tackle for loss against Iowa.
• Led the team with eight tackles at Michigan, including 1.5 tackles for loss.
• Totaled eight tackles against Wisconsin and against Syracuse.
2012:
• Transferred to Jones County Junior College as a sophomore and led the team to a 6-3 record and anchored
a defense that allowed only 18.1 points per game.
• Led the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC), and was fourth in the nation, with
a team-high 122 tackles (76 solo) at linebacker while starting all nine games.
• Also posted six tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass breakups.
• Was named Most Valuable Defensive Player for Region 23, the MACJC's South Division, All-MACJC South
Division first-team and All-Region 23.
• Was recognized as the national Defensive Player of the Year by NationalUnderslassmen.com.
2011:
• As a true freshman at Alcorn State, tallied a team-best 69 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks while
starting nine-of-10 games at defensive end.
• Logged a season-high 10 tackles along with 2.5 tackles for loss against Southern University.
• Recorded a season-best four tackles for loss against Alabama State.
• Posted nine tackles against Mississippi Valley State and Alabama A&M.
PERSONAL:
• Attended Amite County High School in Liberty, Miss.
• Majored in business and marketing education at Minnesota.
• Cousin and former collegiate teammate of former Minnesota - and current Tennessee Titan - running back
David Cobb.
COMMUNITY:
• 2015 Rookie Club presented by UnitedHealthcare.
• 2015 Dallas Cowboys U High School Camp.
DEFENSE INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES REC
Sks- Tkl/ QB
Year School GP-GS ST AT TT Yds Ls Prs PBU FF No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Alcorn State ......10-9 34 35 – 69 6.5(-36) 16(-72) 3 1 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2012 Jones County JC....9-9 76 46 – 122 2.0(-5) 6(-14) 0 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2013 Minnesota.........13-12 46 32 – 78 1.0(-10) 5.5(-21) 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2014 Minnesota.........13-12 63 56 – 119 4.0(-18) 10.5(-32) 0 4 1 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 0 0.0 0 0
Totals ...............45-42 219 169 – 388 13.5(-69) 38(-139) 3 7 3 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 0 0.0 0 0
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Total Tackles – 15 vs. Northwestern, 10/11/14
Solo Tackles – 8 at Illinois, 10/25/14
Sacks – 2.0 at Nebraska, 11/22/14
RYAN RUSSELL
99 • Defensive End
WILSON’S COLLEGE TOTALS
STAFF DAMIEN 2014 SEASON
WILSON
RECORDS
PLAYOFF
RECORDS
6-5 • 275 • 1/17/92
Purdue • D5 for ‘15 (163rd overall)
NFL: Rookie • Cowboys: Rookie
COLLEGE: In the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Ryan Russell to add depth
to a defensive front that utilizes many different defenders in its rotation to keep the attack fresh and active.
An athletic defender with quick feet and good change of direction skills, Russell brings all the physical tools
necessary of an NFL-caliber defensive lineman, but will work with Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli to refine
and enhance his pass rush and run defending skills in order to compete for playing time. In four seasons with
the Boilermakers, Russell accumulated 149 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and
four fumble recoveries. Russell prepped up the road in Carrollton, Texas, and will look to make an impact on
his hometown team.
TRANSACTION SUMMARY:
5/2/15: Drafted in the fifth round (163rd overall) by Dallas.
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