Randall is one of the most fascinating developmental gambles in this RB class — a 6-3, 232-pound former wide receiver who only played running back for one season and still managed to produce 13 touchdowns at Clemson. The receiving background is real; he runs routes like a wideout, finds soft spots in zones, and gives you a mismatch weapon out of the backfield that most Day 3 backs simply can't offer. But the tape is brutally honest about what he isn't yet: his vision is raw, his short-area quickness is below average, his pass protection is a liability, and the drops that plagued him at receiver followed him to the backfield. The physical tools — a 4.50 forty at 232 pounds with a top-3 RAS among RBs — say there's a real NFL player hiding in there if a coaching staff has the patience to develop him. High-floor committee back, sneaky-high ceiling as a big, versatile weapon if everything clicks.
- Rare size-speed combination at 6-3, 232 lbs with a 4.50 forty and elite RAS — physical profile turns heads at the position
- Legitimate receiving weapon out of the backfield with WR-level route running ability, route tree understanding, and comfort catching in space
- Good contact balance and ability to run through arm tackles at the second level, using his size advantage over DBs and linebackers
- Showed notable growth and improvement throughout the 2025 season from Week 1 to late-season games, indicating coachability and football IQ
- Elite character and leadership profile — permanent team captain, master's degree, AFCA Good Works Team, Pop Warner Award finalist
- Pass protection is a glaring hole — raw technique, no anchor despite his frame, gave up a sack on a corner blitz early in 2025
- Drops remain a legitimate concern — 6 drops on 49 targets in 2025 (12.2% drop rate), and dropped 12 passes across 84 career receptions overall
- Lacks the lateral agility and short-area quickness to create when blocking breaks down — poor shuttle time at the Combine confirms this limitation
- Only one year of running back tape; vision and patience are inconsistent, frequently relies on designed rush lane rather than adjusting dynamically
Converted skill player who uses rare size-speed combination and receiving background to carve out a versatile offensive role. Both lack traditional RB polish but offer unique mismatches as oversized pass-catching backs who can line up outside. Patterson's career arc as an athlete-first, technique-second back who found his niche in a committee with creative usage is Randall's most likely NFL path.