Tyson Russell

Tyson Russell
No. 26 – BC Lions
PositionDefensive back
Roster status
 6-game injured list
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (2002-07-16) July 16, 2002 (age 24)
Plantation, Florida, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
CollegeVanderbilt (2021–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at CFL.ca

Tyson Russell (born July 16, 2002) is an American professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

College career

Russell played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores from 2021 to 2024. He played in 44 games making 92 total tackles, including 2.5 for loss, one interception and five pass deflections.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drill
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		184 lb
(83 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		4.63 s1.62 s2.65 s4.25 s7.07 s
All values from Pro Day

Detroit Lions

After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Russell signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 26.

BC Lions

On December 17, 2025, Russell signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He made his debut in Week 2 of the 2026 season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, recording three tackles. On July 16, 2026, Russell was assigned to the Lions' practice roster. On July 30, 2026, Russell was recalled to the Lions' active roster. On August 7, 2026, Russell was placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list.

Personal life

Russell is the son of Twan Russell, who played in the NFL for seven seasons as a linebacker for the Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Falcons.

References

  1. ↑ "Tyson RUSSELL". BC Lions. Archived from the original on July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Tyson Russell College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tyson Russell - Football 2024-25". Vanderbilt Commodores. Archived from the original on July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Tyson Russell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ Risdon, Jeff (July 18, 2025). "The Lions are adding rookie CB Tyson Russell to the roster". USA Today. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". Detroit Lions. August 26, 2025. Archived from the original on May 24, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ Baker, Matt (December 17, 2025). "Lions Sign Former Vanderbilt DB Tyson Russell". BC Lions. Archived from the original on July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tyson RUSSELL". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ "B.C. Lions sign Vanderbilt standout Tyson Russell". 3DownNation. December 17, 2025. Archived from the original on July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2026.