Maurice Russell Season 2016

SENIOR (2016)
• Played in all 13 games at linebacker
• Finished the year with 13 tackles, one tackle for loss, two pass break-ups and one forced fumble
• Michigan 9/10: Had season high four tackles
• FIU 9/24: Again had four tackles, adding one tackle for loss, a pass break-up and a forced fumble
• Arkansas State at Cure Bowl 12/17: Had two tackles

JUNIOR (2015)
• Racked up 23 tackles with 1.5 for a loss in 12 games played, starting three at middle linebacker
• FIU 9/3: Boasted seven tackles
• Temple 10/17: Came through with nine tackles and one for a loss
• Houston 10/24: Posted five tackles with half a tackle for loss

SOPHOMORE (2014)
• Named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team
• Entered 11 games on the year, notching four tackles
• Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Houston contest
• Posted a tackle in each of the last three regular season games

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013)
• Appeared in eight games overall
• UConn 10/26: Added a solo tackle

FRESHMAN (2012)
• Selected as the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Memphis game

HIGH SCHOOL
• Played under coach Jemalle Cornelius at Fort Meade, spending time as a fullback, running back and on special teams besides serving as a linebacker
• Participated in the FACA North-South All-Star Game in Sebring, Fla., as a senior
• Rated three stars by Rivals.com and ESPN
• Was a first-team all-state selection who led the county with over 150 tackles in 2011, and also had 14 forced fumbles with five rushing touchdowns
• Earned PolkPreps' Super 16 status, and was the defensive player of the year in the county
• Named the Lakeland Ledger Small School Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 thanks to 128 tackles
• Was the team's rookie of the year as a freshman and the defensive MVP as a sophomore
• Also played right field for the baseball team and as a forward for the basketball program
• Member of the D.A.R.E. Club, National Honor Society, About Face Mentor Program, Principal Leadership Cabinet, Advisor Committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Received interest from Ball State, Indiana, Iowa State, South Florida and Western Kentucky

PERSONAL
• Parents are Winston Russell and Laverne Wright