14 Facts About Carl Russ

James Carlton Russ was born on February 16,1953 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets of the National Football League from 1975 to 1977.

Carl Russ played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1972 to 1974.

Carl Russ attended Muskegon Heights High School where he competed in three sports.

Carl Russ tried out for the Wolverines as a walk-on and played for Michigan's all-freshman team in 1971.

Carl Russ concluded his collegiate career with a total of 118 tackles for the Wolverines.

Carl Russ was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 13th round of the 1975 NFL draft.

Carl Russ was released by the Falcons in early September 1976.

Carl Russ was acquired on waivers by the New York Jets after being released by the Falcons.

Jets' coach Lou Holtz acquired Carl Russ to start in place of Steve Poole, who had been injured.

Carl Russ appeared in three games for the Jets in September 1976, two of them as a starter, but he sustained a knee injury in a game against the Miami Dolphins.

Carl Russ returned to the Jets in 1977, but he was released in early September.

Carl Russ was re-signed by the Jets in late October 1977 and appeared in two games during the 1977 season.

Carl Russ was released by the Jets after the 1977 season and signed with the Washington Redskins in January 1978.

In 1994, Carl Russ was inducted into the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame.