Starting his college playing career at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas, Randle led a defense that allowed an average of only eight points per game during his senior campaign. Do you have a sports website? * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro. Randle played 14 years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks. He retired as the league's all-time leader in sacks by a defensive tackle (137.5). Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, everyone who played a part in electing me for making this small-town kid's dream come true. First of all, I want to thank John Teerlinck for presenting me, motivating me, focusing me on the game that I love. Narrator (Steve Sabol): ), NFL Statistical Championships John had 137.5 sacks in his career. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. You could really see this guy had all kinds of shake and wiggle and movement, and of course, a nonstop motor. Randle showed signs of becoming one of the NFL’s most dominant pass rushers during his second NFL season when he recorded 9.5 sacks. John was the original energizer bunny. Find out more. She raised three boys by herself with very little money. Officially Randle would be 1st. This guy was nonstop. Most people get their sacks on third-down out of a sub package, out of a mismatch, but first down for John was just as pass-happy as third down. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. When someone had to be the closer, he could close it out. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote Its Values & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere, "This is like being a kid, having fun and being animated. Well, it's too late, they can't take it back now. Randle was elected to seven Pro Bowls (1994-99, 2002) and named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s. Presenter: John Teerlinck, former Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach, Other Members of the Class of 2010: Russ Grimm,  Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith. I am at my best when I am rolling and throwing. He led the Vikings in sacks nine times and the Seahawks twice. College: Texas A&M-Kingsville. in Hearne, TX, Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 106 (117th overall since 1960), Hall of Fame: Inducted as John Randle: Relatives: Brother Ervin Randle Sign up and get Insider's information & Special Offers. In all, Randle amassed 137.5 sacks during his 14-season career. Also I want to thank my hometown, Mumford, Texas, population 150. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I'd also like to thank the fans for those days when I thought I had given my all and had nothing left to give. Player in 2010 Wow. Or write about sports? We set up a bunch of drills back then just to see what we had—watch movement, watch how you could use your hands and feet and he just took over the drill. He played in all 16 games as a rookie before he earned a starting role at defensive tackle in his second season. 2000 NFC – New York Giants 41, Minnesota Vikings 0 He was not drafted, so he wasn’t one of the premier guys, but you recognized that he was a young, eager, fire-round, go-get-em guy. I’m honored to present John Randle for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He had one tackle in the game. He had three tackles in the game. In 1997 had career best and league leading 15.5 sacks ... Named first-team All-Pro/All-NFC six consecutive years (1993-98) and once All-AFC with Seahawks (2001) ... Named to seven Pro Bowls ... Born December 12, 1967 in Hearne, Texas. I'd also like to thank Jerry Burns, Denny Green for seeing something in me and also believing that I could make the team. John was a back-up defensive end and a special teamer. I am different, but I am consistent.". Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Thank you, guys. 1998 NFC – Atlanta Falcons 30, Minnesota Vikings 27 (OT) I love you. He was the bunny before they had the bunny. He wanted you to think he was crazy; he wasn’t crazy. During nine different seasons, Randle tallied at least ten sacks, earning himself seven trips to the Pro Bowl and six First-Team All-Pro selections. | March 3, 2001 – Randle signed as free agent with Seattle Seahawks. No one wanted to see Randle coming. Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 7, 2010 Randle started at defensive tackle. ©2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. December 12, 1967 Injuries forced him out of the starting lineup for parts of the 1991 and 1992 seasons before embarking on an impressive streak of 176 consecutive games played and 133 straight starts with the Vikings. John Randle . (Records through the 2000 season, Randle’s final season with Minnesota), • [1st] Most Seasons Leading Team, Sacks – 9 (1991, 1993-2000) Also thank you for showing me what sometimes I didn't see in myself. We stole the old Viking line from Bud Grant, lets meet at the quarterback and that’s what he did best. • [1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Sacks – 8 (1993-2000) I also want to thank Dennis Ryan, the head equipment guy from the Minnesota Vikings for finding a shoulder pad that would fit this small body (laughter). Born: John Randle, a Little All-America from Texas A&I, signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 1990. I also want to thank my whole family in Texas and a new one in Minnesota for being on this journey with me and also for helping me believe in myself and continue after football. He improved his sack total again in 1994 with a NFC-high 13.5 sacks. I also would like to thank my two big brothers Dennis and Ervin Randle. Randle was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance and then earned NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Pro Career: 14 Seasons, 219 Games Join our linker program. (Full List), PFR HOF Monitor: 135.33 (5th among DT, average HOF DT is 114.18), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, October 23, 6:40AM. The Hearne, Texas, native amassed 105 tackles and 34 career sacks en route to leading the Javelinas to back-to-back conference championships in 1988 and '89 and two trips to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Thank you for letting me follow you around Mumford, Texas, when we were growing up. Sack Titles: 1994, 1997, Team Statistical Championships Sack Titles: 1997, NFC Statistical Championships Teerlinck: • [3rd] Most Sacks, Career – 114 (Note: This team record takes into account sacks former players accumulated before the sack became an official stat in 1982. And the thing that’s so amazing of those numbers, is 54 came on third-down, but 53 came on first. A defensive phenom, John Randle punished opposing offenses during his successful collegiate and pro careers. You were in for a rough-ass day and that wasn’t an act. It began a string of six straight All-Pro and Pro Bowl seasons for Randle. Also a lot of credit goes to my teammates at the Vikings and also the Seattle Seahawks, and especially my teammates when I first got in the league, such guys at Henry Thomas, Chris Doleman, and Randall McDaniel. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He received his B.S. Randle started at right defensive end. Football player John Randle was born on December 12, 1967 in Mumford, Texas. Narrator: I'd also like to thank my loving family, my wife Candace, she is my strength and best friend, and my kids who are my pride and joy. After joining the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent in 2001, he ran the string to 183 games and 140 starts before a knee injury forced him out of a game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. He also encouraged me to go to Texas A&I with a rich winning tradition. John Teerlinck (presenter): Data Provided By All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Also I'd like to thank Keith Waters, who many of you may not know. And you knew you had something to work with, you just didn’t know where. So right away he caught your attention. the official stats partner of the NFL. These guys would shake their heads, saying this guy’s nuts. Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 106 (117th overall since 1960) High School: Hearne Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2010 . He was a Parana on a feeding frenzy. Do you have a blog? Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. John Randle Jr. is a 6-0, 170-pound Running Back from Wichita, KS. Sack Titles: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001S, 2002S, S Seattle Seahawks All other titles won with Minnesota Vikings, Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 6, 2010

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