title: Twan Russell
text: # Twan Russell
  
  Twan Sanchez Russell (born April 25, 1974) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the Miami Dolphins, and the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Miami.
  
  ## High school
  
  Russell attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he played football. He also participated in track and field, where he won the State Championship in the 300-meter hurdles.
  
  ## College career
  
  Russell then received a scholarship to play for the Miami Hurricanes where he led the team in tackles (115) and was named Special teams Captain.
  
  Russell graduated with degrees in Broadcast communications and Criminology.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Russell was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He would also play for the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons before retiring from injury in November 2004.
  
  