Mike Russell was drafted No. 252 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Toledo. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Mike Russell came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Toledo
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Russell.
Tulane
Jackson State
East Carolina
Minnesota
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Russell in the 1984 NFL Draft
Mike Russell is a Linebacker out of Toledo selected No. 252 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Toledo has produced 28 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Russell drafted?
Mike Russell was selected No. 252 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/mike-russell.
What college did Mike Russell play for?
Mike Russell played college football at Toledo in the MAC. See every Toledo draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/toledo-rockets.
How did Mike Russell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/mike-russell.