Adam Randall

NFL Draft Profile: Adam Randall

Position: Running Back (Converted WR) | School: Clemson | Class: Senior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs | Archetype: Power / 3-Down Back

College Career Summary

Adam Randall’s journey at Clemson is a masterclass in versatility and resilience. Arriving as a highly-touted four-star wide receiver, he battled significant early setbacks, including an ACL tear just months into his freshman year and a broken hand in 2023. Despite these injuries, he remained a focal point of the offense due to his massive frame and speed.

In a strategic move during the 2024 ACC Championship Game, Randall transitioned to the backfield, sparking a victory over SMU with a clutch 41-yard kickoff return. For the 2025 season, he officially made the permanent switch to Running Back. He became the hammer in Clemson's offense, leading the team in rushing yards and becoming the first Tiger since Travis Etienne to record a touchdown in each of the first six games of a season.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Rushing: 131 Carries, 675 Yds, 8 TD (5.2 avg)

• Receiving: 31 Receptions, 246 Yds, 3 TD

• Passing: 0/0 (Primary Wildcat threat)

• Special Teams: 227 All-Purpose Yds in a single game (vs. Syracuse)

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rush/Yds/TD	Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs LSU	5/16/1	2/14/0	B-	Physical in short-yardage; scored on 4th-and-goal.
2	vs Troy	21/112/1	4/23/0	A	First career 100-yard game; 165 total yards.
3	@ Georgia Tech	15/80/1	0/0/0	A-	Clutch. Converted a 3rd-and-22 on a 30-yard run.
4	vs Syracuse	16/130/0	7/44/1	A+	The Apex. First Tiger with 200+ all-purpose yards since Shipley.
5	@ N. Carolina	8/30/0	4/73/2	A	Hybrid Threat. First Clemson RB with 2 Rec TDs since 2019.
6	@ Boston Coll.	10/36/1	2/9/0	B	Record-tying 6th straight game with a TD.
7	vs SMU	10/29/0	5/19/0	C+	Stifled by a fast front; found little room to operate.
9	vs Duke	16/89/2	1/10/0	A-	Career-high 2 rushing TDs; pure power in the red zone.
10	vs Florida St	15/48/0	1/20/0	C+	Heavy volume but struggled for efficiency (3.2 avg).
11	@ Louisville	15/105/2	3/27/0	A	Efficient 7.0 YPC; dominated late-game drives.
12	vs Furman	2/8/0	1/8/0	B-	Limited action on Senior Day; preserved for rivalry week.
13	@ S. Carolina	24/102/1	0/0/0	A	Bell-Cow. Career-high carries to salt away the win.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: Named to the AFCA Good Works Team; a "culture" captain who mentored younger backs after his switch.

• Mental Toughness: Recovered from an ACL tear in just 169 days; successfully switched positions as a senior.

• Competitor: Plays with a visible edge; thrives in 4th-quarter "closers" roles.

• Star Power: He is the gravity of the Clemson offense; defenses must account for him as a runner and receiver.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Height/Weight: 6'2", 235 lbs. (Exceeds all targets; elite NFL size).

• Stamina: Exceptional; maintained 5.2 YPC despite high-volume late-season carries.

• Durability: Played the full 2025 season after early career health scares.

• Injury History: Medical Check Required. History of ACL (2022) and stress fractures (2024).

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Ball Security: Generally solid, though had a couple of fumbles in the wet game vs Syracuse.

• Vision: Good; naturally found lanes despite being a converted WR.

• Contact Balance: Elite. At 235 lbs with a track background, he is nearly impossible to bring down with arm tackles.

• Catching: Elite. Retains WR-level hands; the best receiving RB in the 2026 class.

• Pass Block: High floor; uses his 235-lb frame effectively as a "shield."

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Speed: 4.45 (documented 40-yard dash). Sub-11 second 100-meter speed at his size is rare.

• Agility: Above average for his size, though he is more of a "one-cut-and-go" runner.

• Change of Direction: Explosive; uses his track background to accelerate out of cuts.

• Acceleration: Sudden; reaches top speed quickly for a player of his mass.

• Break Tackle: Prowess. Runs through defenders; a true "power" archetype.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Awareness: High; high-level understanding of route concepts and defensive coverages.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Rare size-speed combination (235 lbs / 4.4 speed); elite receiving mismatch against LBs; high-character leader; short-yardage and goal-line specialist.

• Weaknesses: Relatively new to the RB position (limited reps in pass-protection nuances); injury history will be the primary hurdle at the Combine.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Power/Gap scheme or a team looking for a "Peyton Hillis" style versatile weapon (e.g., Bills, Ravens, Browns).

• NFL Comparison: David Johnson / A.J. Dillon with better hands.

Scout's Final Word

"Adam Randall is a unicorn in this draft. You don't often find 235-pounders who can run a 4.4 and catch the ball like a WR1. His 2025 tape at Clemson proved he isn't just a 'gadget' player; he's a legitimate bell-cow who can salt games away. If his medicals clear, he is a Day 2 lock with Pro-Bowl upside as a 3-down weapon. Projected: Round 2–3."