2026 Getting to know Shawn Deskins from Russell, KY


 Name: Shawn Deskins

School/town: Russell High School/Russell KY

Positions played: DB/WREC

Class: 2028

Height and Weight: 6'0, 170

Jersey Number: 11

Awards won or earned: None yet

HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16628046/69e1a8a7ab7ba87abaed3554

Other sports played: basketball, soccer and track and field
(4 sport athlete)


Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game—any moment that sticks out to you.

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What makes being a student-athlete at Russell High School special?
 

The school pride and people

What has been your biggest moment as an athlete?
 

Finding my role in varsity in multiple sports

Can you explain to the readers some of your main responsibilities as a defensive back?
 

I play a lot like a spur/outside linebacker while having to cover but playing strong safety I have to see the field and know if it’s a pass or run no hesitation I have to be there if our line can’t make the tackle and I also blitz form the outside, so I have to do multiple things where I play.

What type of defender is the toughest to go up against as a wide receiver?
 

A zone safety that just sits in coverage or a linebacker waiting to lay you out on a Inside route

What makes you a good teammate?
 

I want the best for the team and I take accountability and let my teammates know what’s going on or if I notice something that they may have not, communication is key

Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game as well as the team he was on?
 

Cam Davis from Ashland blazer he’s a strong fast running back.

What is the best part of practice?
 

Whenever we get to hit.

What is the toughest part of practice?
 

The gassers after.

Grass or turf?
 

Grass because it’s Better on my knees but turf I feel faster and looks better.

Which teammate is most likely going to do something funny at practice when things are a little tense?

QB Hunter Williams.

Which road stadium is the worst to play at?
 

East Carter

What is the worst weather to play in?
 

Cold freezing weather.

What scares you?
 

Not playing to my best r not giving it everything I had.

Who are your role models?
 

My dad and Ray Lewis

What is your favorite type of music?

RNB



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