Former NFL No.1 Pick JaMarcus Russell Embroiled in Lawsuit Over Misused Donation to High School Football Program

Mobile, Ala. — JaMarcus Russell, the former top NFL draft pick, is embroiled in legal controversy after being accused of mishandling a substantial donation intended for the football program at his former high school. The dispute has culminated in a lawsuit and raised questions about trust and integrity. In July 2022, Russell, who was volunteering as a coach at Williamson High School in Mobile, received a $74,000 check from local business owner Chris Knowles. The funds, provided by Knowles’s company, Selwonk Enterprises, were intended to support the high school’s football program. However, complications arose when … Read more