JaMarcus Russell was given a gift from the football gods, but he politely declined.

Not everybody is awarded a 6' 6", 260 frame, with an arm that belongs in NASA. But JaMarcus Russell was not everybody.

He was special, special enough to be chosen first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.

He was special enough to be chosen before Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, ...

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