Randy Russ

Was one of Ave Maria's main linebackers during junior season ... Ended junior season with 24 total tackles (14 solo, 10 assisted), as well as two tackles for loss and two pass break-ups ... Recorded at least one tackle in eight of team's ten games ... Had five total tackles on two occasions, both in Sun Conference play ... Had three solo stops and two assists in St. Thomas and Thomas games, with one tackle against Thomas for loss ... Added four tackles, including one for loss, against Cumberland ... Had two tackles in five other games (Lindsey Wilson, Fort Lauderdale, Webber International, Keiser, and Florida Memorial) ... Broke up two passes in comeback win over Florida Memorial Saw major time at linebacker for Ave Maria in second season of college football ... Made 24 total tackles during sophomore season, with 12 solo stops and 12 assisted tackles ... 10 of 24 tackles came against NCAA Division I competition, logging five tackles each against Stetson and Dayton ... Added four tackles against Keiser and three against Warner ... Logged two tackles in win over Thomas and recovered a fumble ... Also logged tackles in games against Fort Lauderdale, Webber, St. Thomas, Florida Memorial, and Southeastern ... Returned two kicks for 44 yards ... Logged a 32-yard kick return against Thomas Listed as Ave Maria's number two running back prior to final six games of 2023 season ... Carried the ball 14 times for 22 yards during freshman season ... Recorded carries in games against Webber, St. Thomas, Keiser, and Southeastern ... Logged career-high 14 rushing yards against nationally-ranked St. Thomas, on career-high six carries ... Caught two passes for 12 yards ... Season-long play from scrimmage was 12 yard catch against St. Thomas