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Randy Starks

Starks with the Miami Dolphins in 2012
Eureka Red Devils
Position:	Head coach
Personal information
Born:	(1983-12-14) December 14, 1983 (age 41) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	Westlake (Waldorf, Maryland)
College:	Maryland (2001–2003)
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71
Career history
As player:
Tennessee Titans (2004–2007) Miami Dolphins (2008–2014) Cleveland Browns (2015)
As coach:
Henry E. Lackey HS (MD) (2020) Assistant coach Manassas Park HS (VA) (2021) Head coach LaGrange (2022) Defensive line coach Loughborough College (2023) Defensive line coach Eureka (2024–present) Head coach
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl (2010, 2012) First-team All-ACC (2003) Second-team All-ACC (2002)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 422 Sacks: 42.0 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 10 Interceptions: 4
Head coaching record
Career:	College: 0–10 (.000) High school: 0–10 (.000)
Player stats at PFR

Randolph Starks Jr. (born December 14, 1983) is an American college football coach and a former professional football player. He is currently the head football coach at Eureka College, a role he started in 2024. Starks played for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was a defensive end for teams like the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns. Before turning pro, he played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. The Titans picked him in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Sports

Randy Starks spent his first five years in Germany because his father was in the United States Army. His family later moved to Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

Starks went to Westlake High School in Waldorf, Maryland. He was a star athlete in football, basketball, and track.

Football Achievements in High School

In football, Starks played as a defensive tackle. As a junior, he made 67 tackles, six sacks, and forced two fumbles. He was named an all-state player. In his senior year, he had 77 tackles, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. He was also named a SuperPrep All-American. Starks also played offensive tackle during his last two years. He finished his high school football career with 194 tackles.

Basketball and Track & Field

Starks was also very good at basketball. As a junior, he was the top scorer and rebounder in his conference. In his senior year, he led his team to a 23–3 record. The Washington Post named him Southern Maryland's Basketball Player of the Year. He scored 1,011 points and had 682 rebounds in his basketball career.

In track & field, Starks was a strong thrower. He qualified for the state meet twice in both the shot put and discus throw. In 2001, he placed second in the discus and third in the shot put at the Maryland State Meet.

College Football Career

After high school, Starks chose to attend the University of Maryland, College Park. He played for the Maryland Terrapins football team.

Freshman Year (2001)

As a freshman in 2001, Starks played in 11 games. This included the Orange Bowl against Florida. He made 35 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Sporting News named him a fourth-team All-American.

Sophomore Year (2002)

In 2002, Starks played in all 14 games for the Terrapins. He earned second-team All-ACC honors. He had 93 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 12.5 tackles for a loss. His tackles ranked third on the team.

Junior Year (2003)

Before his junior season, Starks was named the preseason ACC Defensive Player of the Year by ESPN.com. He played in 13 games in 2003 and earned first-team All-ACC honors. He finished the season with 74 tackles, 15.5 tackles for a loss, and 7.5 sacks.

Starks decided to leave Maryland after his junior year to enter the 2004 NFL draft. He was 20 years old. He finished his college career with 38 games played, 201 tackles, and 17.5 sacks.

College Statistics Overview

Professional Football Career

Tennessee Titans (2004–2007)

The Tennessee Titans drafted Randy Starks in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He signed his contract with the Titans in July 2004. He wore jersey number 90.

As a rookie in 2004, Starks played in 14 games and started 8. He made his NFL debut in September. He had 4.5 sacks, which was the most among all rookie defensive tackles that year. He also recorded 53 tackles and forced two fumbles.

In 2005, Starks started all 16 regular season games for the Titans. He had 78 tackles and three sacks. In 2006, he played in all 16 games again, starting 8. He finished the year with 56 tackles and three sacks. In one game, he returned a fumble 26 yards.

In 2007, Starks played in 14 games and started 4. He had 39 tackles and one fumble recovery. He became a free agent after this season.

Miami Dolphins (2008–2014)

On February 29, 2008, Starks signed a five-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He played as both a defensive end and nose tackle for the team. In 2012, Starks and Cameron Wake became the first two Dolphins players to earn Pro Bowl honors at two different positions. The Dolphins released Starks on March 11, 2015.

Cleveland Browns (2015)

On March 16, 2015, Starks signed with the Cleveland Browns. He played one season with the Browns. He had 29 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. He was released by the Browns in February 2016.

Professional Statistics Overview

Coaching Career

Randy Starks is also a football coach. He is working on a master's degree from Georgetown University.

He coached at Manassas Park High School in Virginia. In 2020, he was an assistant coach for the offensive and defensive lines. In 2021, he became the head coach. He later worked at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia as the defensive line coach. Randy Starks is now the head football coach at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois.

College Coaching Record

High School Coaching Record