JaMarcus Russell is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 9, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders who turned out to be one of the biggest busts in NFL history.
He was drafted one pick ahead of elite wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
NFL.com’s Steve Wyche claimed that Russell is the biggest draft bust in NFL history. The Huffington Post named him one of the 13 biggest draft busts of the 2000s. ESPN’s Bill Williamson called Russell a “talented but extremely disappointing” quarterback.
In February 2003 on National Signing Day, Russell committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) over Florida State University, becoming the LSU Tigers’ 28th and final recruit of the 2003 season. He redshirted his freshman year and by the fall of the 2005 season, Russell was the starting quarterback. He led the Tigers to a 10–1 regular season record, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Western Division title, and a top five ranking going into the SEC Championship Game. He also improved statistically, completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,443 yards and 15 touchdowns. Russell received an honorable mention on the AP’s All-SEC Team.
His cousin is pro bowl running back, Marshawn Lynch .
