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Russell James Maryland (born March 22, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 10 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. Maryland was selected by the Cowboys with the first overall pick in the 1991 NFL draft.
In 1989, he was named third team All-American. As a senior in 1990, he registered 96 tackles and for the Miami Hurricanes. He was named a consensus All-American, College Football Lineman of the Year by the UPI and became the first Hurricane player ever to receive the Outland Trophy for the best lineman in college.
Maryland finished his college career with 279 tackles, 25 tackles for losses and 20.5 quarterback sacks, while helping his team win two national championships, four , a perfect home record and a 44–4 overall record.
Prior to his graduation from Miami, Russell was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the university.
In 2001, he was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. The same year, he was inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. In 2016, he received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.
Maryland started as a rookie defensive tackle and from the beginning showed the relentless motor and effort that he would be known for. He was especially stout against the run and helped the team win three . In 1993 he was named to his only Pro Bowl.
During his 10-year career he started 140-of-154 games, had 371 tackles, 24.5 sacks and recovered six fumbles.
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