Miami Northwestern’s Star Freshman Receiver: Calvin Russell

Calvin Russell is a 2026 recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Miami Northwestern High School. Russell is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2026 and is ranked among one of the top Wide Receivers in the class as well. In addition, Russell is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Florida and is listed among one of the top Wide Receivers in the state of Florida. He holds offers from schools such as Florida, Penn State and Miami.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are my parents.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

YoungBoy and Lil Poppa

What are the strengths of your game?

Some of my strengths are my hands and physically.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Catching my first touchdown.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Some of the best players I’ve played with are Taron Dickens, Andy Jean, Adam Moore, Kareem Maycock, Marlin Cochran, Nazir Ward and Ethan Augustin.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep your head down and grind.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would definitely want to travel to the Caribbean Islands.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game pretty late, around the age of 13.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would love to meet Kevin Durant.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is Jayson Tatum dunking on LeBron James.