2020 (Redshirt Sophomore):
Team did not compete due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 (Sophomore)
Played in three games... completed a pass against Mississippi College... rushed five times including an 11-yard run against MC

2018 (Freshman)
Saw action in one game against Louisiana College... completed a pass for 21 yards... rushed five times and ran for a touchdown

High School
Russell is a 6-3, 195-pound quarterback from Grand Prairie, Texas. He came to Alcorn as a true-freshman after playing four years at Timberview HS. Russell played on both sides of the ball at Timberview as a dual athlete and also played at the safety position.
 
"Jyron is a great quarterback with eye-popping highlights. We've been impressed with what we've seen of him both in person and on tape. He's smart with a very high football IQ. Jyron will certainly help us a lot in the passing game and has gifted abilities," McNair said.
 
Personal
Full name is Jyron Joseph Russell... born June 14, 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana... son of Errol and LaTonya Russell... has three siblings Seleste, Trevon and Carrington... enjoys playing chess... role model growing up was Michael Vick... favorite athletie is Josh Allen... majoring in robotics and automation