Class: Redshirt senior

Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 235 pounds

2022 stats: 66 tackles, 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries

Russell was a surprise starter in 2022, taking the job of Andre White. He had an up and down season, finishing third on the team with 66 tackles but also making some consequential mistakes. But the Aggies know what they have with him -- a solid middle linebacker who can make big plays when he's on his game. This year, he'll have to fight off Jurriente Davis for the starting job, but he's going to get plenty of playing time one way or the other.

In the two deep at middle linebacker.