Steve Russ

Steve Russ (born September 16, 1972)[1] is an American football linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football as a linebacker for the Air Force Falcons at the United States Air Force Academy, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft.[2] He also played for the Los Angeles Xtreme in the original XFL, and has been a coach since 2001.

For the Australian footballer, see Stephen Russ.

Steve Russ
Washington Commanders
Position:Linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1972-09-16) September 16, 1972
Stetsonville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Medford (WI)
College:Air Force
NFL Draft:1995 / Round: 7 / Pick: 218
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Ohio (2001)
    Outside linebackers coach
  • Ohio (2002–2003)
    Inside linebackers coach
  • Ohio (2004)
    Special teams/inside linebackers coach
  • Syracuse (2005–2006)
    Linebackers coach
  • Syracuse (2007)
    Defensive coordinator/linebackers coach
  • Wake Forest (2008–2009)
    Tight ends coach
  • Wake Forest (2010)
    Linebackers coach
  • Wake Forest (2011)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Air Force (2012)
    Assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/defensive back coach
  • Air Force (2013)
    Assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach
  • Air Force (2014–2017)
    Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach
  • Carolina Panthers (2018–2019)
    Linebackers coach
  • Washington Football Team / Commanders (2020–present)
    Linebackers coach
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:24
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

References
  1. "Steve Russ Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.


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