Player Career
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Player Story
Hammond Russell IV built his college career from 2021 through 2025 as a defensive lineman from Dublin, OH wearing No. 99, spending time with West Virginia. The clearest part of Hammond Russell IV's career was his defensive production: 40 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks across 24 career games in the available record. That gives Hammond Russell IV's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
West Virginia
2021-2025
Opening stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Regular Season | West Virginia | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2022 Regular Season | West Virginia | 0 | — | — | 0 |
| 2023 Postseason | West Virginia | 1 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 2023 Regular Season | West Virginia | 1 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 2024 Regular Season | West Virginia | 9.5 | 15.1 | 5.1 | 8.5 |
| 2025 Regular Season | West Virginia | 4.5 | 16.5 | 3.9 | -5 |
Transfer Portal History
| Season | Path | Movement | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | West Virginia to Wisconsin | P4 to P4 | 81.4 | Jan 8, 2026 |
#1 Featured game
vs Robert Morris
Week 1 · W 45-3
Win with backfield disruption leading the way.
4.5
Havoc Plays
87.2 takeover
4.5 disruption/tackle impact with 87.2 takeover score.
#2
@ Oklahoma State
Week 6 · W 38-14 · Conference game
3
Havoc Plays
78.1 takeover
Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 78.1 takeover score.
#3
@ Pittsburgh
Week 3 · L 34-38
3
Havoc Plays
70 takeover
Loss with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 70 takeover score.
#4
@ Arizona
Week 9 · W 31-26 · Conference game
2
Havoc Plays
66.4 takeover
Win with 2 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2 disruption/tackle impact with 66.4 takeover score.
#5
vs BYU
Week 10 · W 37-7 · Conference game
1
Havoc Plays
53.6 takeover
Win with 1 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
1 disruption/tackle impact with 53.6 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2024 Regular Season · West Virginia
9.5 primary output · 15.1 efficiency · 5.1 usage
42.4
#2
2025 Regular Season · West Virginia
25.4
4.5 primary · 16.5 efficiency · 3.9 usage
#3
2023 Postseason · West Virginia
9
1 primary · 7.4 efficiency · 1.6 usage
4
Impact games
4
Splash games
0
10+ tackle games
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