North Dakota State Bison#34 · CB Deron Russell
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 180 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Waseca, MN
Deron Russell is a CB (#34) for North Dakota State, from Waseca, MN. In the 2026 season he has 4 tackles and 1 interception over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 9
Sacks 3
Interceptions 18
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 18
Run defense 9
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 4
Frame 6
Experience 6
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2026 season
4
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Deron Russell career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NDSU | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at Sacramento State | W 31-10 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs Jacksonville State | W 33-7 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorth Dakota State CB: #34
- ClassFreshman
- HometownWaseca, MN
Deron Russell: North Dakota State CB profile and stats
Deron Russell is a CB (#34) for North Dakota State, from Waseca, MN. This profile tracks Deron Russell's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Dakota State roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Dakota State sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Deron Russell in the news
All newsRecapNorth Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 (Week 5, 2026)North Dakota State beat Wyoming 28-0 at Fargodome. Now North Dakota State is 5-0, 2-0 in Mountain West play, and Wyoming is 2-3, 1-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 (Week 3, 2026)North Dakota State beat Sacramento State 31-10 at Hornet Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 4-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Sacramento State is 1-3.2026-09-19RecapNorth Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 (Week 2, 2026)North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 at Falcon Stadium. Now North Dakota State is 3-0, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Air Force is 1-1, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Deron Russell play for?
Deron Russell plays for North Dakota State, wearing #34 at CB.
What position does Deron Russell play?
Deron Russell is a CB for North Dakota State.
How tall is Deron Russell?
Deron Russell is 6-1 and weighs 180 lb.
What year is Deron Russell in?
Deron Russell is listed as a freshman on the North Dakota State roster.
Where is Deron Russell from?
Deron Russell is from Waseca, MN.
How many tackles does Deron Russell have?
Deron Russell has 4 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.