NFF National Scholar-Athletes
A four-year performer at safety for Mississippi State, Bo Russell led the 1987 team in tackles (85) and the 1988 squad in interceptions (4). A Second Team All-SEC selection in 1989, he accumulated six career interceptions. A First Team Academic All-American, Russell compiled a 3.5 GPA in real estate and was a regular member of the Dean’s List and the President’s List. He graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1993.