17  Marcus Russell Class: Senior Hometown: Fresno, Calif. High School: Buchanan High Last College: Fresno City College Height / Weight: 5-11 / 195 Position: Wide Receiver Birthdate: 04/27/1989 Experience: SQ

Junior college transfer who came to SDSU last year during fall camp ... Back up at the X receiver spot after 2011 spring drills.

2010: Made the travel squad, but did not play in the first 10 outings ... Aztec debut on special teams against Utah, UNLV and Navy.

At Fresno City: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com ... As a freshman in 2007, had 15 catches for 217 yards and four scores.

High School: A three-time letterwinner at Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif. ... Garnered all-league and all-Valley honors his senior season after catching 43 passes for 568 yards and four touchdowns ... Served as a team captain during his senior campaign ... Also played basketball.

Personal: Born April 27, 1989, in Fresno, Calif. ... Son of Katie and Todd Russell ... Brother, Todd, played football at Fresno State ... Majoring in political science.