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    JaMarcus Russell

    JaMarcusRussell

    • Quarterback
    • Birthdate
      8/9/1985
    • College
      Oregon
    • Draft Info
      2007: Rd 1, Pk 1 (OAK)
    • Birthplace
      Mobile, AL

    Stats

    • YDS
      4,083
    • TD
      18
    • INT
      23
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