Damien Russell

Damien Eduardo Russell is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was selected by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 1992 NFL draft after playing college football at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Early life and college

Damien Eduardo Russell was born on August 20, 1970, in New York, New York. He attended Howard D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C.
He was a four-year letterman for the Virginia Tech Hokies of Virginia Tech from 1988 to 1991. He was named first-team All-South Independent by the Associated Press in 1990.

Professional career

Russell was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round, with the 151st overall pick, of the 1992 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on August 27. He was then placed on the non-football injury list with a hamstring pull. He did not play in any games during the 1992 season. Russell appeared in all 16 games for the 49ers in 1993 and recovered one fumble. He also played in two playoff games that year. He was released by the 49ers on July 28, 1994.