JaMarcus Russell Autographs
JaMarcus Russell is a former American football quarterback who was born on August 9, 1985, in Mobile, Alabama. He attended Lillie B. Williamson High School, where he excelled in various sports, including basketball, football, and track. Russell is best known for his outstanding college football career at Louisiana State University, where he led the Tigers to a national championship victory in 2007. During his college career, Russell recorded 52 touchdown passes and more than 6,000 passing yards, making him one of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the 2007 NFL draft.
Russell was the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft, selected by the Oakland Raiders. At the time, he signed a $61 million contract, which made him the highest-paid rookie in NFL history. However, Russell's NFL career did not live up to his college accomplishments. He struggled to adjust to the NFL game, and his lack of work ethic, poor conditioning, and off-the-field issues led to his departure from the Raiders in 2010. In three seasons with the Raiders, Russell played in 31 games, completing only 52.1% of his passes for 4,083 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also throwing 23 interceptions.
Despite his disappointing NFL career, Russell remains an iconic figure in American Football history for being one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. His name is often used to describe quarterbacks who fail to live up to their potential, often citing poor work ethic and lack of conditioning as hallmarks of their failures. Nonetheless, his college career at LSU remains a reminder of his natural talent and showcase the importance of hard work towards attaining success.
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Current items with a signature of JaMarcus Russell
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Traded items with a signature of JaMarcus Russell
The most expensive item with a signature of JaMarcus Russell (JAMARCUS RUSSELL & JACOBY FORD AUTOGRAPHED 1 OF 1 OAKLAND RAIDERS REP. HELMET) was sold in December 2025 for $800.00 while the cheapest item (Jamarcus Russell 2007 SPX Super Scripts Autograph And Winning Materials Jersey) found a new owner for $0.99 in March 2021. The month with the most items sold (50) was November 2008 with an average selling price of $47.49 for an autographed item of JaMarcus Russell. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2016 with $425.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.05 was January 2012. In average, an autographed item from JaMarcus Russell is worth $33.85.
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Latest News about JaMarcus Russell
Former No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell removed as HS assistant after allegedly takin (06/29/2024): Russell was relieved of his duties at his alma mater 
The Rush: Le’Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson drop the run game for the boxing ring (07/13/2022): NFL running backs Le’Veon Bell and Adrian Peterson will face off against each other in a boxing exhibition, Rob Gronkowski explores a hypothetical NFL un-retirement 2.0 scenario, former No.1 overall NFL Draft pick JaMarcus Russell addresses his reputation as ‘biggest bust’ and Kelsey Plum’s teammate JaMarcus Russell reflects on his failed NFL career (07/12/2022): Former NFL draft bust JaMarcus Russell reflects on the Raiders: "I didn't feel they were there for me" JaMarcus Russell praises Jimbo Fisher (06/08/2022): JaMarcus Russell praised Jimbo Fisher in a recent Players Tribune column NFL Draft biggest blunders: JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson tops nine awful (04/27/2021): These teams, especially the Raiders multiple times, probably wish they had a do-over
Older News Stories about JaMarcus Russell
Matt Millen threw former LSU QB JaMarcus Russell out of his office in 2007, acco (02/2015): Then-Detroit president Millen was interviewing Russell for 2007 draft. Bill Cosby, Geno Smith and JaMarcus Russell all in 1 Chris Rock joke (12/2014): Chris Rock is making the rounds and getting some mileage out of some Bill-Cosby-meets-sports jokes. But when you really need to drop a burn, you go to the JaMarcus Russell comparison. Rock,... JaMarcus Russell Does Dish Network Commercial (08/2014): Former NFL first overall pick JaMarcus Russell did a commercial for Dish Network along with Matt Leinart, Brian Bosworth and Heath Shuler which was released on Aug. 19. The commercial promotes... Titans reach out to JaMarcus Russell (10/2013): With quarterback Jake Locker sidelined due to injury, the Tennessee Titans have contacted former number one overall pick JaMarcus Russell to see if he is interested in returning to the NFL. JaMarcus Russell's No. 2 returns to Raiders on Terrelle Pryor (08/2013): By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com In practice this week, Terrelle Pryor began wearing JaMarcus Russel's old number. Video: JaMarcus Russell settles with Raiders (07/2013): Andrew Brandt discusses the reported settlement between the Raiders and JaMarcus Russell over his rookie contract. JaMarcus Russell is slim, trim and looking for an NFL job (06/2013): One of the biggest draft busts ever, former Raiders quarterback is serious about a comeback. The return of JaMarcus Russell (05/2013): JaMarcus Russell's pro football career has come full circle. Admittedly, things have not gone according to plan, but the strong-armed passer is doing what he can to right the ship. The five most gripping moments from JaMarcus Russell's ESPN segment (04/2013): A screengrab of former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell from an ESPN segment that ran over the weekend. / YouTube Ex-LSU star JaMarcus Russell working out with Jeff Garcia (03/2013): Mark Sanchez and JaMarcus Russell are making strides in their Southern California training with former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, who is helping the two resurrect careers at different crossroads. Comebacking QB JaMarcus Russell runs a 5.2 40 (02/2013): Comebacking QB JaMarcus Russell runs a 5.2 40 New York Jets reportedly don't want JaMarcus Russell (01/2013): It always seemed a little far-fetched the New York Jets would be interested in former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell -- and it turns out the Jets really aren't that desperate. NFL tries to forget JaMarcus Russell (04/2012): If you’re in New York for the draft this week and you happen to pass by the NFL’s store in Manhattan, look up. A reader passed along a photo of the images above the shop, which was opened earlier this month in advance of the draft. The display contains shots of the first overall picks… Column: Frustration and sadness singe JaMarcus Russell's legacy (10/2011): So let me get this straight. JaMarcus Russell was a bust with the Raiders because he has sleep apnea. Life Coach Gives Up Former NFL #1 Pick JaMarcus Russell, Comeback Indefinite (04/2011): After being drafted with the #1 overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders had high hopes for quarterback JaMarcus Russell. But, the young player's potential never materialized.
