Russ Saunders (born Stebbell Russell Saunders) was a fullback in the National Football League. He played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1931 NFL season. He was an All-American at USC and was one of the models for the Tommy Trojan statue. He was MVP in the 1930 Rose Bowl when he led the Trojans to a 47–14 victory over the Pittsburg Panthers.