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JaMarcus Russel 27 Pounds: JaMarcus Russell 27-Pound Weight Loss

JaMarcus Russell, the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft of the Oakland Raiders, who is widely considered one of the top busts in NFL history, has shed 27 pounds in an effort to make a comeback. As a six feet, six inch quarterback, Russell was expected to use his size, big arm, and mobility to become an immovable force in the pocket. Instead, his weight ballooned, his effort waned, and he found himself unemployed after just three seasons.