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85
Games
3,973
Rush Yards
29
Rush TD
122
Receptions
846
Rec Yards
Leonard Russell is a former running back out of Arizona State; Mt. San Antonio, selected by the New England Patriots with the 14th overall pick (round 1) in the 1991 NFL Draft. He played 85 regular-season games from 1991 to 1996.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
14th overall
Team
Position
College
Leonard Russell Career Stats
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1991 draft class in rushing yards (3,973).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 3,973 | 29 | 122 | 846 |
Career span: 1991–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
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| 1 | 2 |  CLE |
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FS |  UCLA |
| 1 | 3 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 4 |  DEN |
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DE |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 5 |  LA |
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| 1 | 6 |  ARI |
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DT | |
| 1 | 7 |  TB |
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OT |  Tennessee |
| 1 | 8 |  PHI |
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OT | Tennessee |
| 1 | 9 |  LAC |
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FS |  Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
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WR |  Virginia |
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