Rueben Randle facts for kids
Randle with the New York Giants in 2012
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | May 7, 1991 Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Bastrop (LA) | ||||||
| College: | LSU (2009–2011) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 63 | ||||||
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Rueben Jacob Randle (born May 7, 1991) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he caught passes. Rueben played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU). The New York Giants picked him in the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Early Life and High School Football
Rueben Randle grew up in Bastrop, Louisiana. He went to Bastrop High School. There, he was a star athlete in many sports.
Playing Quarterback and Wide Receiver
In his senior year, Rueben played both wide receiver and quarterback. He threw for 2,442 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also ran for 680 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Early High School Success
When he was a sophomore, Bastrop High won the state championship. Rueben had 14 catches for 433 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior, he caught 55 passes for 1,058 yards and 11 touchdowns. This earned him a special award called Class 4A All-Louisiana.
National Recognition
Rueben was named an All-American by several magazines. These included Parade and USA Today. He also played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Other Sports
Besides football, Rueben was also good at other sports. He played basketball, baseball, and ran track for Bastrop High.
College Choices
Many colleges wanted Rueben to play for them. He was considered one of the best young players in the country. On February 4, 2009, he decided to play for Louisiana State University. He also thought about going to Alabama or Oklahoma.
College Football Career
Rueben Randle played for LSU for three seasons. He caught 97 passes for 1,634 yards. He also scored 13 touchdowns.
All-SEC Honors
In his junior year, he was named to the First-Team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC). This was a big honor given by the SEC coaches. After LSU played in the 2011 National Championship game, Rueben decided to enter the NFL draft.
Professional Football Career
Rueben Randle started his professional career in 2012. He played for a few different teams.
New York Giants (2012–2015)
The New York Giants picked Rueben in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. This happened on April 27, 2012. He signed his first contract with the Giants on May 11. During his four years with the Giants, he caught 188 passes. He gained 2,644 yards and scored 20 touchdowns.
Philadelphia Eagles (2016)
On March 23, 2016, Rueben signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he was released from the team on August 28 of that year.
Chicago Bears (2017)
Rueben then signed with the Chicago Bears on January 10, 2017. He was later placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury. He was released by the Bears on September 12, 2017.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2018)
On May 22, 2018, Rueben signed a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released by the team on June 9, 2018.
Career Statistics
Rueben Randle played in 64 NFL games. He started 33 of those games. He had a total of 188 receptions for 2,644 yards. He also scored 20 receiving touchdowns.
