5 Mario Russell
Mario Russell
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    205
  • Hometown:
    Columbus, Ohio
  • Position:
    DB
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Harmony
Bio

2008: First Team All-SAC selection...Tied for team lead in tackles (56) and interceptions (two)...Returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown against Bentley on the opening play of the game...Had a season-high 11 tackles against Valdosta State. 2007: Earned starting spot in the Eagle secondary at safety...Played in nine games...Finished with 29.5 tackles...Had one tackle for loss...Scored a touchdown at Wingate with a 64-yard fumble return...Also had three pass breakups. 2006: Redshirted after transferring from Harmony Prep in Cincinnati. LAST SCHOOL: Played at Harmony Prep in Cincinnati. HIGH SCHOOL: Standout at Mifflin High School in Columbus, Ohio...Earned Offensive and Defensive MVP. PERSONAL: Son of Yolanda Freeman...Born Dec. 4, 1987.