Derek Russell

Derek Russell (born July 22, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos and the Houston, then Tennessee, Oilers. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Broncos.

In his four years at Arkansas, he helped the Razorbacks win two Southwest Conference championships in 1988 and 1989, and was the option running team's big play deep threat in the passing game. His senior year at Little Rock Central High, he led the Tigers to a state title. His most productive season in the NFL came in 1993 with the Broncos when he caught 44 passes for 719 yards and 3 TDs in thirteen games with twelve starts.

Russell also ran the high hurdles for the powerhouse Razorback track team, helping them win five NCAA Indoor Track & Field national championships.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1991 DEN 13 5 21 317 15.1 40 1 1992 DEN 12 6 12 140 11.7 22 0 1993 DEN 13 12 44 719 16.3 43 3 1994 DEN 12 12 25 342 13.7 43 1 1995 HOU 11 5 24 321 13.4 57 0 1996 HOU 16 5 34 421 12.4 29 2 1997 TEN 11 2 12 141 11.8 23 1 Career 88 47 172 2,401 14.0 57 8

Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1991 DEN 2 2 1 20 20.0 20 0 1993 DEN 1 0 2 31 15.5 25 1 Career 3 2 3 51 17.0 25 1