Ajai Russell
BEFORE UTM: Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Iowa Central Community College…Played in 20 games for the Tritons while compiling 69 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and six pass breakups…Saw action in 10 games in 2024, tallying 32 total tackles – including 20 solo stops…Notched 6.5 tackles for loss – including 2.5 sacks – while forcing a pair of fumbles and recovering one…Played in 10 games in 2023, tallying 37 total tackles – including 21 solo stops – while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups…Prepped at Clinton High School where he was a two-time all-conference performer…Qualified for state track championship two times in discus…Wrestled for three years. PERSONAL: Born on July 2, 2004…Son of Reginald and Brandi Russell…Has four siblings, Analicia, Arie, Aumree and Alijah…Majoring in health and human performance.
- TransferredAjai Russell (LB) officially transferred from University of Tennessee at Martin to Grand View
- EnrolledAjai Russell (LB) enrolled in University of Tennessee at Martin
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Grand View | 9 | -- | -- | Med. | 18 | 10 | 8.5 | 33 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  University of Tennessee at Martin | 3 | 0 | -- | Low | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | -- | -- | Med. | 19 | 11 | 9.5 | 35 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026