Hammond Russell

Hammond Russell IV is a senior defensive lineman whose Hammond Russell NCAAF profile lists him at 6-foot-3 (75 inches), 312 pounds, wearing No. 99. A native of Dublin, Ohio, Russell has been active for West Virginia in Big 12 play. In the 2025 regular season, Hammond Russell stats show he appeared in 6 games and started 5, providing a steady interior presence up front. His defensive production included 12 combined tackles (6 solo, 6 assists), 2.0 sacks for 8 yards, and 2 tackles for loss for 7 yards, along with 2 quarterback hits. He also recorded 1 forced fumble, a notable impact play for a defensive lineman. In terms of player position and role on team, Russell’s numbers point to a tackle-for-loss contributor who affects the backfield through pressures, sacks, and disruption rather than coverage stats (0 interceptions, 0 passes defended). No injury history and recovery details, awards, or postseason metrics are provided in the available data, and a college career and draft year are not specified beyond his senior eligibility and 2025 season log.