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Alabama High School Football Players


 
 Russ Wood
 All-State Team
 Year   Class   Position   Team   Source 
1977 3A E HM  BN
1977 3A E 3rd  BPH
1978 3A E 1st  BN
1978 3A E 1st  MA
1978 3A LB 1st  BPH

 Awards
 Year   Award   Position   Class  Source 
 1978  All-Star Game TE Sr.  
  
   
  Born: 
  High School: Elba
  Position: Tight End
  Height/Weight: 6'3" / 205
  Senior Season: 1978
  College: Alabama
 
 


 High School Bio:

            Wood collected 128 tackles on defense as a senior at Elba. Played linebacker on the varsity for 4 years and was captain. Earned All Conference All State-Montgomery Advertiser and Birmingham News, Most Valuable Player, Most Valuable Lineman as a sophomore. Had 24 receptions for 399 yards and 5 touchdowns scored 64 points, 5 receptions, 3 rushing, 1 interception, and 1 blocked punt.





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