File DT-75 · National rank 1367 · 2027 class
Hammond Russell IV
6'4"Height
314 lbWeight
My Grade
5.3/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.0 Floor
range 0.5
Ceiling 5.5
5.5/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.2
5.0/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.3
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (West Virginia transfer) — 17 tk, 3 sacks (2024). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 18, 2026Player Previews: Hammond Russell IV Should help the Badgers Stay Strong up Front - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jan 12, 2026West Virginia DL Hammond Russell IV Inks Deal with Big Ten School in Portal - Sports Illustrated