Jamarcus Russell is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. Despite having a successful college career, Russell failed to live up to expectations in the NFL. His off-field antics and lack of commitment to the game led to his eventual release from the league. Despite his struggles, Russell has managed to amass a considerable net worth and is now living a comfortable life. Let’s take a look at Jamarcus Russell’s net worth, biography, wiki, cars, house, age, and career.
Jamarcus Russell Net Worth
Jamarcus Russell’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. Despite his struggles in the NFL, Russell was able to make a considerable amount of money during his brief time in the league. He signed a six-year, $68 million contract with the Oakland Raiders when he was drafted first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He also received $36.4 million in guaranteed money from the Raiders. After being released from the Raiders, Russell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears but did not play in any games for either team.
Jamarcus Russell Biography
Jamarcus Russell was born on August 14, 1985 in Mobile, Alabama. He attended Williamson High School and was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Alabama in 2003. He then attended Louisiana State University where he was a two-time All-American and won the Manning Award in 2006. Russell was drafted first overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft.
He played three seasons in the NFL with the Raiders, but was released in 2010 due to his poor performance and lack of commitment to the game. He was then signed by the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears but never played in a game for either team. After his release from the NFL, Russell tried to make a comeback in the Canadian Football League but was unsuccessful. He is currently retired from professional football and is living a comfortable life with his considerable net worth.
