Iowa football: Where is the 2003 Orange Bowl team at today
By Andrew Wade
![MIAMI - JANUARY 2: Brad Banks #7 of Iowa rolls out against USC during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium on January 2, 2003 in Miami, Florida. USC defeated Iowa 38-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) MIAMI - JANUARY 2: Brad Banks #7 of Iowa rolls out against USC during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium on January 2, 2003 in Miami, Florida. USC defeated Iowa 38-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/8e7dfd28108dfd328819527a87b56ba77b749b2ed81e1e894d86f6bdd586b6f6.jpg)
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.