Leonard Russell was drafted No. 14 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2629th at Arizona State
The pick
How Leonard Russell came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2629th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1454% of career value
- Final season
- 19965 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Russell.
Tennessee
Colorado College
Florida
San Diego State
Arizona State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Russell in the 1991 NFL Draft
Leonard Russell is a Running back out of Arizona State selected No. 14 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Leonard Russell drafted?
Leonard Russell was selected No. 14 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/leonard-russell.
What college did Leonard Russell play for?
Leonard Russell played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Leonard Russell's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/leonard-russell.