JaMarcus Russell, who had a three-year stint within the NFL, was faraway from the teaching workers at an Alabama highschool after he was allegedly concerned within the misappropriation of funds.
Russell was a volunteer assistant coach at Williamson High School in Mobile, his alma mater. A lawsuit alleges that Russell took a $74,000 verify that was earmarked as a donation to the highschool.
A Mobile County Public School spokesperson confirmed that the highest choice within the 2007 NFL Draft “was relieved of his volunteer teaching duties” in 2023.
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JaMarcus Russell, #2 of the Oakland Raiders, sits on the bench after being taken out of their recreation towards the Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 15, 2009, in Oakland, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
“JaMarcus Russell was relieved of his volunteer teaching duties at Williamson High School throughout the fall of final yr,” the varsity official instructed WKRG Sports.
The proprietor of an area constructing firm stated he had been approached by Russell, who had stated a donation would assist the soccer group purchase gear for his or her weight room.
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The former NFL quarterback is accused of depositing the verify at a credit score union after which withdrawing an estimated $55,000. According to the lawsuit, Navigator Credit Union is now suing Russell for $55,000.
JaMarcus Russell, #2 of the Oakland Raiders, strolling off the sector after the Raiders misplaced 24-20 towards the San Diego Chargers towards the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 2009, on the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Mobile County Public School officers famous that Russell can be banned from the highschool’s grounds. However, Russell appeared to violate the restriction when he just lately attended an occasion for the soccer group.
“Earlier this week, it was reiterated to Mr. Russell that he’s not permitted to be across the soccer program or on faculty campus,” the varsity district stated in an announcement to WKRG.
LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell after play towards Notre Dame within the Allstate Sugar Bowl on the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 3, 2007. LSU gained 41-14. (A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Russell rose to prominence throughout his standout run at LSU. He ended his school soccer profession with 6,625 passing yards and 52 touchdowns.
But his time within the NFL was broadly seen as a disappointment. He was the beginning quarterback for the Raiders for 25 video games over three years, ending his profession with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
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Russell’s NFL profession earnings had been slightly below $40 million, in accordance with information from Over the Cap.
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