KeiVarae Russell was born on October 19,1993 and is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League.
28 Facts About KeiVarae Russell
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KeiVarae Russell was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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KeiVarae Russell played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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KeiVarae Russell was selected to play in the US Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
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KeiVarae Russell committed to play college football for Notre Dame on December 29,2011, over offers from California, USC and hometown Washington.
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KeiVarae Russell worked himself into a starting role for week 1 of the season vs Navy, in Dublin, Ireland.
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KeiVarae Russell started all 13 games as a true freshman, including the 2013 BCS National Championship Game vs Alabama.
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KeiVarae Russell recorded 58 tackles, including two for loss, and two interceptions, and was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.
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KeiVarae Russell returned to the field and started 11 games, before missing the remaining two games with a fractured tibia.
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KeiVarae Russell finished his season with 60 tackles, 3.5 for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and six pass deflections.
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On January 4,2016, KeiVarae Russell announced he would forgo his remaining eligibility at Notre Dame and enter the 2016 NFL draft.
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KeiVarae Russell was projected by analysts to be a second to fourth round draft selection.
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KeiVarae Russell was later able to participate at Notre Dame's Pro Day.
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KeiVarae Russell was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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KeiVarae Russell was the last of the Chiefs' 2016 draft class to be signed to a contract.
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On September 14,2016, KeiVarae Russell was waived by the Chiefs.
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KeiVarae Russell was the earliest draft pick waived that was selected in the first four rounds of the 2016 NFL Draft.
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Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid explained the waiving of KeiVarae Russell, stating that he was unable to get comfortable with the defensive scheme, didn't stand out during training camp and preseason, and was unable to climb the Chiefs' depth chart.
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On September 15,2016, KeiVarae Russell was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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In Week 17 against the Ravens, on his first career snap on defense, KeiVarae Russell intercepted Ryan Mallett on a deep pass intended for Breshad Perriman.
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On September 1,2018, KeiVarae Russell was waived by the Bengals and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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KeiVarae Russell was promoted to the active roster on October 18,2018.
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KeiVarae Russell was waived during final roster cuts on August 31,2019.
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On November 26,2019, KeiVarae Russell signed with the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad.
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KeiVarae Russell signed with the New York Giants on August 29,2020.
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On October 28,2020, KeiVarae Russell was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.
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KeiVarae Russell was released on August 31,2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.
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KeiVarae Russell was waived on November 23,2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.