Brian Randolph facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety |
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| Born: | October 20, 1992 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Carlton J. Kell (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College: | Tennessee (2011–2015) |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
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Brian Anthony Randolph, born on October 20, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a safety. Brian played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
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About Brian Randolph
Brian Randolph grew up in Marietta, Georgia. His parents are Mark and Lisa Randolph. He went to Kell High School in Marietta. There, he played high school football for the Longhorns team.
College Football Journey
Before the 2011 season, Brian decided to play football at the University of Tennessee. He joined the team under coach Derek Dooley. Brian played for Tennessee from 2011 to 2015. He had a "redshirt" year in 2012. This means he didn't play that season due to an injury. It allowed him to keep an extra year of college eligibility.
Freshman Year Success (2011)
In 2011, as a freshman, Brian played in 12 games. He started eight of them as a free safety. He was also used in special defensive plays. Brian finished fifth on the team with 55 tackles. This was one of the best tackle counts for a freshman in Tennessee history.
Overcoming Injury (2012-2013)
Brian's 2012 season was cut short. He got injured in the third game against the Florida Gators. The injury ended his season early. He was then granted a redshirt year.
Brian returned from his injury in 2013. He played under the new head coach Butch Jones. Brian played and started in all 12 games for the Volunteers. He played as a strong safety that year. He was second on the team with 75 tackles. He also led the team with four interceptions. He defended seven passes, which was third best on the team.
Strong Seasons (2014-2015)
In 2014, as a redshirt junior, Brian had another good season. He played in all 13 games and started 11 of them. He finished third on the team with 88 tackles. He also had two interceptions and defended five passes. Brian recovered a fumble in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl. Tennessee won that game against Iowa.
In his final season in 2015, Brian started all 13 games. He was a key player in the team's defense. He finished second on the team with 70 tackles. He also defended five passes and had two interceptions. Brian forced one fumble during the season. He made nine tackles and broke up a crucial pass against #19 Georgia. Brian set a new record for Tennessee. He played in 53 career games. This happened when Tennessee won the Outback Bowl against Northwestern.
Professional Football Career
After college, Brian Randolph signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He joined them as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2016. This means he wasn't chosen in the NFL Draft but signed with a team afterward.
Unfortunately, Brian tore his ACL (a knee ligament) in his first preseason game. He was then placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2016. This meant he couldn't play for the rest of that season. On June 21, 2017, the Rams decided to release Brian from the team.
