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2026 Football Roster

38 Emerson Russell

  • Position Running Back
  • Height 5-6
  • Weight 160
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Chelsea, Ala.
  • Previous School Chelsea HS
  • Twitter EmersonRussell7
  • Instagram Em.routes1k

Biography

PODIUM X PROFILE

2025: Played in all 12 games for the Bulldogs during the season... had 11 carries for 64 yards... had three catches for 25 yards... had 38 yards on three carries against Chattanooga on Oct. 25.

2024: Saw action in one game, playing against Tennessee Tech . . . rushed one time for six yards. 

High School: Prepped at Chelsea High School in Alabama… Rushed for 1,037 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior… Tallied 1,130 yards on the ground and 11 scores as a junior… Named All-County twice.

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 38

    2024Freshman

    Running Back
    5'6" 160 lbs
    38
  • 38

    2025Freshman

    Running Back
    5'6" 160 lbs
    38
  • 38

    2026Sophomore

    Running Back
    5'6" 160 lbs
    38