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, which is a defensive position. He is well-known for his time playing college football at the University of Tennessee.
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Brian Randolph's Early Life
Brian Randolph grew up in Marietta, Georgia. His parents are Mark and Lisa Randolph. He went to Kell High School, where he played high school football for the Longhorns team.
College Football Career
Before the 2011 football season, Brian Randolph decided to play for the University of Tennessee. He played under coach Derek Dooley. Brian played for Tennessee from 2011 to 2015. He took a "redshirt" year in 2012 because of an injury. A redshirt year means a player doesn't play in games but can still practice and keep their eligibility for another year.
Freshman Year: 2011 Season
As a freshman in 2011, Brian played in 12 games and started in eight of them. He played as a free safety and also helped with nickel coverage, which is a special defensive play. He made 55 tackles, which was the fifth-highest on his team. This was also one of the best tackle counts for a freshman in Tennessee's history.
Sophomore Year: 2012 Season
In 2012, Brian started in three games. However, he got injured in the third game against the Florida Gators. This injury was serious and ended his season. Because of this, he was given a redshirt year.
Return to Play: 2013 Season
Brian came back from his injury in 2013. He played under a new head coach, Butch Jones. He played and started in all 12 games for the Volunteers. He played as a strong safety that year. He was second on his team with 75 tackles. He also had four interceptions, which was the most on the team, and defended seven passes.
Junior Year: 2014 Season
As a redshirt junior in 2014, Brian had another strong season. He played in all 13 games and started in 11 of them. He made 88 tackles, placing him third on the team. He also had two interceptions, defended five passes, and recovered one fumble. In the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl, he recovered a fumble and made two tackles, helping his team win against Iowa.
Senior Year: 2015 Season
In his last season with the Volunteers, Brian played and started in 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, had two interceptions, and forced one fumble. In a big game against #19 Georgia, he made nine tackles, which was the most on his team. He also had a very important pass break-up on the final play. By playing in the Outback Bowl victory against Northwestern, Brian set a new record for Tennessee. He played in 53 games during his college career, more than any other player in the team's history.
Professional Football Career
After college, Brian Randolph signed with the Los Angeles Rams on May 4, 2016. He joined them as an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the NFL draft but was still signed by a team.
Injury and Release
Unfortunately, Brian tore a ligament in his knee (ACL) during his first preseason game. Because of this injury, he was placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2016. This meant he couldn't play for the rest of the season. On June 21, 2017, the Rams decided to release Brian from their team.
External Links
- Tennessee Volunteers bio
