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Robert Griffin III spoke with Baylor QB Seth Russell after season-ending surgery

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Sep 3, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) looks on prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field.

WACO -- Former Baylor superstar and current Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III revealed that he connected with Baylor quarterback Seth Russell after the latter underwent season-ending surgery in November 2015.

"I got to see him after his surgery and everything," Griffin said. "To see him where he is today is truly a blessing. He's been a warrior through the whole process."

Russell fractured one of the vertebra in his neck during Baylor's 45-27 win over Iowa State on Oct.