Cliff Russell was drafted No. 87 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Utah. 23 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 23
The pick
How Cliff Russell came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Utah
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
23 regular-season games
- Games played
- 23
- Final season
- 20086 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Cliff Russell.
USC
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Utah in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cliff Russell in the 2002 NFL Draft
Cliff Russell is a Wide receiver out of Utah selected No. 87 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games Utah has produced 97 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 Cliff Russell drafted?
Cliff Russell was selected No. 87 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/cliff-russell.
What college did Cliff Russell play for?
Cliff Russell played college football at Utah in the Big 12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Cliff Russell's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/cliff-russell.