Auburn junior defensive tackle Dontavius Russell announced Christmas night that he would return for his senior season.
Russell, who had been mulling whether to turn pro, announced his decision via Twitter.
Im grateful for everything the Auburn family has done for me and happy to be apart of it for one more year #WDE pic.twitter.com/Izd2YgW9bB
— Dontavius Russell (@russ_dont95) December 26, 2017
Russell (6 feet 3, 310 pounds) is a physical presence in the middle of the line and a prototype run-stuffer. He has shown the ability to be an interior playmaker this season, with three sacks and 6.