JaMarcus Russell was drafted No. 1 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft out of LSU. 31 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
JaMarcus Russell LSU Draft
JaMarcus Russell was drafted No. 1 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft out of LSU. 31 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 31
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 6129th at LSU
The pick
How JaMarcus Russell came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 256 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 2 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
31 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 31
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 6129th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20092 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of JaMarcus Russell.
Georgia Tech · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
JaMarcus Russell in the 2007 NFL Draft
JaMarcus Russell is a Quarterback out of LSU selected No. 1 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft. 31 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 JaMarcus Russell drafted?
JaMarcus Russell was selected No. 1 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jamarcus-russell.
What college did JaMarcus Russell play for?
JaMarcus Russell played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did JaMarcus Russell's NFL career turn out?
31 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jamarcus-russell.