Shawn Russ Jr. - Football - Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

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Before Bethune-Cookman

Spent his true freshman season at Arizona State (2023), but did not appear in any games for the Sun Devils
Listed as a third-team safety for much of the campaign, and spent time on the practice squad
Originally, committed to Florida before signing with Arizona State

High School

Rated a three-star safety out of Dunbar High in his hometown of Fort Myers, Florida
Listed as the No. 71 safety prospect and No. 872 overall recruit in the 2023 recruiting class by 247Sports
Also, the No. 88 safety as evaluated independently by 247Sports
In 2021, Russ notched 32 tackles and three interceptions, leading Dunbar to a 9-1 finish and a 6A district title
Hauled in 20 receptions for 304 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver during his senior year
Accumulated 41 tackles, three interceptions and eight pass breakups in 2020 for a Tigers team that went 8-3 during his sophomore season
Played cornerback, safety and wide receiver in high school, while also playing basketball, including participation in AAU tournaments with the Florida Vipers
In 2020, performed as a two-way player in helping the Tigers go 8-3 as a unit, posting 41 total tackles and eight pass deflections
During the 2019 season, took snaps at both cornerback and safety, helping Dunbar advance to the FHSAA 6-A state playoffs
Was invited to participate in the FBU All-American Bowl
Prepped under Head Coach Sammy Brown

Personal

Parents are Shawn Russ (father) and ToCara Faust (mother)
Has four siblings: Bralen Hollaway, Emoni Faust, Makenzie Gary and Deriah Roberts
Related to NFL player Sammy Watkins
Hope to become an air traffic controller one day after graduation

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