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| Title | Defensive coordinator | ||||
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| Born | (1972-09-16)September 16, 1972 (age 53) Stetsonville, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Medford (WI) | ||||
| College | Air Force | ||||
| NFL draft | 1995: 7th round, 218th overall pick | ||||
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Steve Russ (born September 16, 1972)[1] is an Americanfootballcoach and former professionallinebacker who is currently the defensive coordinator for theUAB Blazers football team. He playedcollege football as a linebacker for Air Force before being drafted by theDenver Broncos in the seventh round of the1995 NFL draft.[2] He also played for theLos Angeles Xtreme in the originalXFL and has been a coach since 2001.
In January 2018, Russ was hired by theCarolina Panthers as their linebackers coach under head coachRon Rivera.[3] Following the hiring of new head coachMatt Rhule in January 2020, Russ was not retained by the Panthers.
In January 2020, Russ was hired again by Rivera to be the linebackers coach for theWashington Football Team, then known as the Washington Redskins.[4] He held the role for four seasons, but was fired upon the hiring of new head coachDan Quinn.
Russ was hired as a special assistant to the head coach for Air Force for the 2024 season, returning to his alma mater, where he also coached in various defensive roles from 2012 to 2017, including defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.[5]
Russ was announced as the new defensive coordinator forUAB on December 20, 2024.[6]
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