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JaMarcus Russell of the Louisiana State University Tigers drops back to pass during the game with the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on Sept. 10, 2005 in Phoenix, Ariz. The Tigers won 35-31.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (4) of the LSU Tigers avoids a tackle by Desmond Sims (23) and Vickiel Vaughn (31) of the Arkansas Razorbacks on Nov. 25, 2005 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. LSU defeated Arkansas 19-17.
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Trainers tend to quarterback JaMarcus Russell of the Louisiana State University Tigers after he was injured during the 2005 SEC Football Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Dec. 3, 2005 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Georgia won 34-14.
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Louisiana State University quarterback JaMarcus Russell celebrates a touchdown pass against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct. 7, 2006 in Gainesville, Fl.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) of the LSU Tigers celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter of the 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan. 3, 2007 at the Superdome in New Orleans, La.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell of LSU speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Media Luncheon held at Chelsea Piers on April 26, 2007 in New York.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, with JaMarcus Russell of LSU chosen first overall by the Oakland Raiders stand on the Radio City Music Hall Stage in New York City, April 28, 2007.
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Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell calls a play during the second day of the Oakland Raiders mini-camp, May 5, 2007 in Alameda, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell of the Oakland Raiders is introduced before his first NFL start against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 30, 2007 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by D.J. Williams (55) of the Denver Broncos during an NFL game at McAfee Coliseum on Sept. 8, 2008 in Oakland, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is hit by Lawyer Milloy (36) of the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL game on Nov. 2, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is hit after throwing the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL game on Nov. 2, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is rushed as he looks to pass the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL game on Nov. 30, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 20, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders is grabbed by linebacker Shaun Philips (95) of the San Diego Chargers during their NFL Game on Dec. 4, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders passes the ball during their game against the Denver Broncos at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sept. 27, 2009 in Oakland, Calif.
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Mathias Kiwanuka (94) of the New York Giants forces a fumble against JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Raiders 44-7.
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Lorenzo Alexander (79) of the Washington Redskins sacks JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Dec. 13, 2009 in Oakland, Calif.
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JaMarcus Russell (2) of the Oakland Raiders looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Jan. 3, 2010 in Oakland, Calif.
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This photo released by Mobile (Ala.) County Sheriff's Office shows JaMarcus Russell on Monday, July 5, 2010 in Mobile, Ala. Russell was arrested on a drug charge. Mobile County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lori Myles said the 24-year-old football player was arrested Monday, July 5, 2010, at his home during an undercover investigation. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
