2022 Football Roster
Roster
Russell, Jarod

Jersey Number 72
Jarod Russell
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 315
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- Previous School:
- Riverdale HS
- High School:
- Riverdale HS
Bio
Awards and Honors
2021: Redshirted…Played in four games for the Skyhawks while starting the final three contests on the offensive line…Helped team to OVC Championship and second round berth in NCAA Division I playoffs…Was in the middle of an offensive unit which ranked eighth nationally in sacks allowed during the regular season…Offensive unit ranked 15th nationally with 207.6 rushing yards per game.
BEFORE UTM: Prepped at Riverdale High School where he played for head coach Will Kriesky…Guided Riverdale to a 10-3 record and a 6A state quarterfinals appearance…Started at guard, center and tackle as a senior…Rated as the 31st offensive lineman in the state by TN Gridiron Scouting…Signed with Tennessee State out of high school.
PERSONAL:Â Born on Oct. 22, 2002...Son of Rodney and Sonja Russell...Has one sibling, Jasmine...Majoring in health and human performance.
- Yearly Honors
- Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American (2022)
- HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American (2022)
- Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-American (2022)
- All-OVC Second Team (2022)
- Phil Steele All-Conference second team (2022)
2021: Redshirted…Played in four games for the Skyhawks while starting the final three contests on the offensive line…Helped team to OVC Championship and second round berth in NCAA Division I playoffs…Was in the middle of an offensive unit which ranked eighth nationally in sacks allowed during the regular season…Offensive unit ranked 15th nationally with 207.6 rushing yards per game.
BEFORE UTM: Prepped at Riverdale High School where he played for head coach Will Kriesky…Guided Riverdale to a 10-3 record and a 6A state quarterfinals appearance…Started at guard, center and tackle as a senior…Rated as the 31st offensive lineman in the state by TN Gridiron Scouting…Signed with Tennessee State out of high school.
PERSONAL:Â Born on Oct. 22, 2002...Son of Rodney and Sonja Russell...Has one sibling, Jasmine...Majoring in health and human performance.
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