Russell James Maryland was born on March 22,1969 and is a former professional American football player.
10 Facts About Russell Maryland
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Russell Maryland played defensive tackle for ten seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
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Russell Maryland was drafted by the Cowboys first overall in the 1991 NFL Draft.
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Russell Maryland played college football for the University of Miami Hurricanes.
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Russell Maryland was not highly recruited, and the only major college program to offer him a scholarship was the University of Miami.
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Russell Maryland was named All-American, College Football Lineman of the Year by the UPI and became the first Hurricane player ever to receive the Outland Trophy for the best lineman in college.
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Russell Maryland was the first overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft, by the Dallas Cowboys, after the initial No 1 prospect Raghib Ismail decided to sign with the Toronto Argonauts.
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Russell Maryland started as a rookie defensive tackle and from the beginning showed the relentless motor and effort that he would be known for.
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Russell Maryland was especially stout against the run and helped the team win three Super Bowls.
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Russell Maryland started 63 out of 64 games with the Raiders.