Troy University Athletics
2016 Football Roster
Roster
Tyquae Russell
- Position:
- SPR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 202
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- High School:
- Midwest City HS
- Prev School:
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
2016 (Junior): Finished the season with 36 tackles (22 solo) as the Trojans’ primary spear … Recorded a season-high seven tackles in Troy’s victory in the Dollar General Bowl ... Added a pair of tackles for loss – one against Texas State and half a tackle for loss at Clemson and against Appalachian State … Broke up a pass at Southern Miss and forced a fumble against Appalachian State; also had six tackles against the Mountaineers … Recorded a tackle in 11-of-13 games and had three of more tackles in six games
Northeastern Oklahoma: Recorded 39 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack as a sophomore ... As a freshman, finished the season with 47 tackles, five pass break ups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery
High School: Earned all-district and all-city honors at Midwest City High School ... Helped lead the Bombers to a 9-3 record and a trip to the second round of the playoffs his senior season ... Played tight end, linebacker and safety ... Also lettered in powerlifting, track & field and soccer
Personal: Full name is Tyquae Jamarious Russell ... Son of Felicia Russell ... Born Aug. 20, 1995, in Oklahoma City, Okla. ... Has one sister, Teeauna ... Majoring in psychology
