Russell Sykes IV

#52· Temple ·DT ·R-So ·2027 Draft · Rolesville, N.C.

6'3"Height 260 lbWeight

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High School Background

HometownRolesville, N.C.

High SchoolRolesville

Transfer History

Not a transfer. Add a stint to track portal history.

High School Offers 4

Appalachian State Duke Georgia State Temple

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Scouting Report

July 30, 2026

Russell Sykes IV #52

Temple · DT · R-So · 2027 Draft · Rolesville, N.C. · Rolesville

6-3 · 260 lbs

3.2

Raw Prospect

Floor 1.9 · Ceiling 4.4

#6879 overall · #577 DT of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Productive rotation DL — 13 tk, 1 sacks (2025). Real tape in a contributor's role; graded on the body of work.

Ceiling · 4.4

Depth/filler (DL3) — limited ceiling even with time; real room to grow (+1.2) · AAC draft-temper.

Floor · 1.9

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −1.3.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Temple	9	13	6	1
2024	Temple	1	1	1	—