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Qua Russaw

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Montgomery, ALCarver
Jersey
#4
Pos
EDGE
HT / WT
6-1.5 / 235
Class
SR
NIL Valuation
$1M
89.00
Ohio State
College Rankings
NatlEDGE#64
Experience
2026 – present
Year
Senior
Age
21
The Journey
Class of 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes
ENROLLED
Alabama Crimson Tide
TRANSFER
Carver Wolverines
Carver Wolverines
2021 – 2022
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Rashaan Evans
Rashaan Evans
LB / 6-1.9 / 232
AlabamaAlabama · HS Class of 2014
Tennessee2018 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 22

Qua Russaw is a rugged, high-energy edge defender with outstanding play speed, particularly in pursuit. The Montgomery (Ala.) Carver standout is a smaller pass rusher at around 6-foot-2, 235 pounds and looks to be a comparable on-field athlete to fellow Alabama native Rashaan Evans at the same stage. Both were highly productive players at the prep level with the ability to rush the passer or eventually settle in as an off-ball linebacker.

Scouting Report

Approved · Jan 25, 2023

Qua Russaw

Scouted byCharles Power
LB2023 · Football

Rugged, athletic hybrid defender who plays with high-level play strength and speed in pursuit. Initially considered an EDGE prospect but looks more like an off-ball linebacker later in his high school career. Has adequate size at between 6-foot-1 and 6-foot-2 and around 235 pounds. Not overly long with 31.75-inch arms. Highly active as a high school player on a snap to snap basis. Plays with one of the best effort levels that we’ve seen from a defender in the 2023 cycle. Excels as a pursuit defender, using his speed and motor to track down plays sideline to sideline. Very strong…

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Personal Life

Qua Russaw was a finalist for Alabama’s Class 6A lineman of the year award as a junior after a season that saw him rack up 130 tackles and more than 27 tackles for a loss. Russaw played his freshman season at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala., before moving to Carver. It was shortly after his freshman year that he landed his first three SEC offers. He said the offers were like "badges of honor" for everything he did to get to this point. "It was amazing," said Russaw, who also runs track and was timed at 11.70 seconds at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds during his sophomore season. "I was waiting for those offers, and I worked so hard to get to this point. It’s hard to put into words. But I also know I have a lot of hard work still ahead. This is just the beginning of a great journey for me and my family."

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