Memphis Tigers#- · LB JJ Russell
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JJ Russell played LB for Memphis. In the 2021 season he had 123 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
JJ Russell career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MEM | 12 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | MEM | 11 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | MEM | 14 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | MEM | 14 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MEM | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 57 | 306 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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JJ Russell: Memphis LB profile and stats
JJ Russell is a LB for Memphis. This profile tracks JJ Russell's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Memphis roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Memphis sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
JJ Russell in the news
All newsPreviewUAB at Memphis: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: UAB visits Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN2.2026-10-07RecapMemphis beat Charlotte 59-8 (Week 5, 2026)Memphis beat Charlotte 59-8 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Now Memphis is 4-1, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Charlotte is 0-5, 0-1 in American Conference play.2026-10-03RecapMemphis beat UT Martin 45-21 (Week 3, 2026)Memphis beat UT Martin 45-21 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Now Memphis is 3-1, and UT Martin is 0-2.2026-09-19
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JJ Russell plays for Memphis at LB.
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JJ Russell is a LB for Memphis.