Iowa football: Where is the 2003 Orange Bowl team at today
By Andrew Wade
Fred Russell
Fred Russell was the leading rusher of the 2002 Iowa football team as he gained 1,264 rushing yards on 220 carries while reaching the end zone 9 times. Just a junior, Russell would go on to be an integral part of the 2003 Outback Bowl Champion team the following year as a senior.
He added 1,355 more yards on the ground while also serving as one of the team captains for the 2003 Hawkeyes. He was named First Team All-Big Ten in 2002 and Second Team All-Big Ten in 2003.
After college, Russel spent time with the Dolphins, Bears, and Rams, but he never registered a single NFL carry. He also briefly spent time in the Canadian Football League and NFL Europe.
When his professional career was finished, Russell spent time working as a trainer in a gym before beginning a career in the logistics industry.
Russell currently resides in Michigan and is active on Twitter and Instagram.