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Measurements
- Height:6'2
- Weight:180 LBS
Schools of Interest
SMU Mustangs (offered)
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Cordale Russell
DCTF Star Rating
Wide Receiver
North Mesquite Stallions, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#18
- Position Rank:#5
Russell immediately passes the eyeball test and has earned the nickname 'Baby TO' over the years. He can play a physical brand of football, attacks the ball, and has a knack for acrobatic catches.
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