Ryan Russo brings veteran linebacker production and rangy playmaking to Monmouth
In the 2026 season, Ryan Russo is a senior linebacker for Monmouth who has already shown he can fill the box score and impact games from the second level, including 10 tackles and a sack against Western Michigan on Sept. 13[2]. In the 2025 season, he logged 61 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and an interception, giving Monmouth a proven, disruptive defender with a nose for big plays[3][4]. At 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, he profiles as a physical, experienced downhill defender who can also create turnovers; the small catch is that public news coverage is thin, so the strongest read comes from his production and roster profile rather than a flood of outside buzz[2][4].
