Name: Andrew Russell
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 191 lbs.
High school: Victor (NY) Victor
Position: Safety
Class: Fifth year senior
Jersey number: #43
Last year: I ranked Russell #120 and said he would be a backup safety (LINK). He played in three games.
TTB Rating: N/A
Okay, right here are #102 is where I started running into some difficulty. This is the demarcation line between walk-ons who probably won't see the field (or will barely see the field) and some walk-ons and scholarship guys who may see the field for a few games or play special teams roles. Most walk-ons so far either didn't play last year or played in just the blowout of Northern Illinois. Russell, however, played in the first three games of the season on special teams and also has decent size at 6'2" and 191 lbs.
With the depth at safety, it's going to be very difficult to crack the rotation on defense. However, playing special teams is always a possibility, and Russell could carve himself out a larger role with the experience he gained last year.
Prediction: Backup safety and special teamer
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