Russell Maryland

Football Player

Birthday March 22, 1969

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Chicago, IL

Age 55 years old

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About

First overall selection of the 1991 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys who helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls by stuffing the run at the defensive tackle position. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1993.

Before Fame

He played his college ball at Miami and won two National Championships there in 1987 and 1989. He was named a Consensus All-American, the UPI Lineman of the Year, and won the Outland Trophy all in 1990.

Trivia

He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Family Life

He was born in Chicago, Illinois and played football in Dallas, Oakland, and Green Bay.

Associated With

He was coached by Jimmy Johnson during his successful run with the Cowboys.