Twan Russell

Twan Sanchez Russell (born April 25, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the Miami Dolphins, and the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Miami.

High school
Russell attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he played football. He also participated in track and field, where he won the State Championship in the 300-meter hurdles.

College career
Russell then received a scholarship to play for the Miami Hurricanes where he led the team in tackles (115) and was named Special teams Captain.

Russell graduated with degrees in Broadcast communications and Criminology.

Professional career
Russell was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He would also play for the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons before retiring from injury in November 2004.

After football
After football, Russell created the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, Inc. The Foundation currently serves more than 450 youth in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties annually.

Russell currently serves as Director of the Miami Dolphins’ Youth and Community Programs. He and his wife reside in Plantation, Florida with their three children.