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Position |
RB |
Height |
6’0 |
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School |
Oklahoma State |
Weight |
200 |
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Class |
Junior |
40 Time |
4.55 |
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Grade |
5th Round |
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Athleticism:
Randle is a high-cut back and because of this he’s a stiff runner. He lacks explosiveness and he really struggles to accelerate out of his cuts. He’s a one-speed runner who lacks the extra gear to pull away from the secondary. A bit narrow through the lower body.
Grade: 2.0
Power:
Randle runs with toughness and he is always looking to finish his runs. Because he is stiff he tends to run a little too upright in the open field which makes him easier to take down. He does have the ability to lower his shoulder into contact and fall forward. However, he lacks powerful leg drive and too often he stops his feet on contact and can’t generate much of a push. He’s also brought down too easily by arm tackles at times.
Grade: 2.5
Vision:
Randle does a pretty good job of finding the open lanes and getting the most he can. He shows the ability to find cutback lanes and is usually pretty patient in setting up his blocks to the outside. However, at times he’s content with just running full speed into the hole, even if one doesn’t open up.
Grade: 3.0
Hands:
A reliable receiver, Randle has over 100 receptions to his name in his 3 year career. He displays soft hands and can pull balls in away from his body. He’s not explosive after the catch however and he may struggle to create separation on quicker linebackers. An added bonus is that he has experience lining up as a wide receiver.
Grade: 4.0
Blocking:
Not afraid of contact and will throw some mean blocks. Can be a little slow to pick up blitzers or making his way across the pocket. However, he’ll go in strong and has the upper body strength to hold blocks. Certainly much farther along then most backs.
Grade: 4.0
Intangibles:
A 2 year starter at Oklahoma State who leaves behind a productive career. Numbers (YPC, TDs, REC) dipped in his final year. A durable back who hasn’t missed a game due to injury in college. Can make an impact on 3rd downs but not a workhorse back. Worked hard to put on weight throughout his time at OSU. Has no known character concerns.
Grade: 3.0
Outlook:
Randle brings something to the table that not a lot of backs in this draft class can and that’s his ability to make an impact on 3rd downs almost immediately in the NFL. He’s a reliable receiver and has toughness as a blocker. Still, I can’t be impressed with his overall athletic ability and his vision is a work in progress. He can have moderate success as part of a 2-back rotation but I don’t envision him ever being a great starting back in the NFL.
