DonTerry Russell brings SEC-tested edge-rush upside to Texas State
Russell enters Texas State as a long, productive defensive front player with proven pass-rush burst: in 2023 at Mississippi State, he posted 19 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks across eight games, then had a quieter 2024 with one appearance before transferring.[3][4][16] His profile points to an explosive, high-motor edge defender—EA’s 2025-26 ratings emphasize elite acceleration and stamina—which makes him more than a box-score player when he’s rolling.[8] The fit question is about consistency and role clarity: he looks like a good add for a defense needing disruptive EDGE snaps, especially if Texas State can tap the upside that showed early in his SEC career.[4][6][16]
