University of North Carolina Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Jersey Number 18
Caleb Russell
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fayetteville, N.C.
- High School:
- Village Christian Academy
2019 - True Freshman Season
Joined the team as a walk-on for the 2019 season.
Threw for 4,154 yards and 41 TDs, while rushing for 10 more scores over his three seasons in high school • Led Village Christian to their first playoff victory and state championship finals appearance as a senior • Passed for 2,262 yards and 26 TDs as a senior, adding one rushing TD • Threw for 1,892 yards and 15 TDs, while rushing for 1,116 yards and nine more TDs as a junior • Four-year starter on Village Christian’s baseball team • As a captain his senior season, led baseball team to their first state playoff appearance in six seasons • Member of the National Honor Society • Class President junior and senior years • Coached by Russell Stone.
Personal
Son of John and Jane Russell • Birthday is June 18.
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