Russell Stuvaints started playing football at six years old and would go on to live his dream of playing in the NFL as a safety for the Steelers. During his three-year career, he completed 25 solo tackles, nine assists, and one incredible fumble recovery turned touchdown. He walked away with a Super Bowl ring.
Small Town Beginnings
Born in 1980, Stuvaints grew up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He played for Youngstown State University where he was an All-Gateway Football Conference and Honorable Mention All-America selection.
Super Bowl Glory and Beyond
In 2003, Stuvaints earned a spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He played 15 games for the Steelers, including a memorable 24-yard fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. He earned a Super Bowl ring when the Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl XL.
Today, he lives in the Pittsburgh area where he works for the Packaging Corporation of America and spends time with his two sons.