The Arlington Renegades released placekicker Taylor Russolino on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Taylor Russolino is six foot and weighs 170 pounds. The 34-year-old from Metairie, Louisiana, had 14 kickoffs for 920 yards with a long of 69 yards and converted 5 of 6 field goals (83.3%) with a long of 52 yards. The Renegades signed Russolino as a free agent on January 28, 2024.
Before Arlington, Russolino played three seasons in indoor football for the Marion Blue Racers (CIFL), New Orleans Voodoo (AFL), Spokane Shock (IFL), and the Shanghai Skywalkers (CAFL). In 2017, Russolino signed with the Montreal Alouettes converting two of three field goals (66.7%) with a long of 19 yards, attempted one extra point, and 19 punts for 666 yards with a long of 53 yards in two games.
In 2020, Russolino played for the St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) converting 9 of 10 field goals (90%) with a long of 58 yards in five games for the XFL ceased operations due to COVID-19. After St. Louis, Russolino played one game for the Denver Broncos in 2020 attempting one field goal and making 1 of 3 extra points.
The Arlington Renegades drafted Russolino in the first round (1st pick) in Phase 5 of the 2023 XFL Draft. He converted 16 of 19 field goals (84.2%) with a long of 56 yards in ten games for the Renegades helping them with the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders.
Collegiately, Russolino played four seasons at Millsaps College (2007-10) for the Majors. He was named First Team All-SCAC in 2008 and a two-time Second Team All-SCAC (2009-10).
