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{{Short description|American gridiron football player}}
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* [[Atlantic Coast Conference football individual awards#Player of the Year|ACC Player of the Year]] (2004)
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference football individual awards#Player of the Year|ACC Player of the Year]] (2004)
*[[Dudley Award]] (2004)
*[[Dudley Award]] (2004)
* First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2004 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|2004]])
*[[Indoor Football League|IFL]] Most Valuable Player (2010)
*[[Indoor Football League|IFL]] Most Valuable Player (2010)
*[[Lone Star Football League|LSFL]] Most Valuable Player (2013)
*[[Lone Star Football League|LSFL]] Most Valuable Player (2013)
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'''Bryan Randall''' (born August 16, 1983) is a professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]] who is a free agent. He was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] for the [[Virginia Tech Hokies]].
'''Bryan Randall''' (born August 16, 1983) is a former professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]]. He was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] for the [[Virginia Tech Hokies]]. Randall was also a member of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]], as well as several indoor football teams.

Randall has also been a member of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] and [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]], as well as several indoor football teams.


==Early years==
==Early years==
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For the 2001 season, Randall served as backup quarterback to [[Starting lineup|starter]] [[Grant Noel]], seeing limited game action.
For the 2001 season, Randall served as backup quarterback to [[Starting lineup|starter]] [[Grant Noel]], seeing limited game action.


In 2002, Randall came into the game against [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State]] in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50-42 overtime loss to [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], Randall passed for 504 yards - a [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] record - and five touchdowns.
In 2002, Randall came into the game against [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State]] in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50–42 overtime loss to [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], Randall passed for 504 yards - a [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] record - and five touchdowns.


In 2003, Randall played both basketball and football for Virginia Tech. While playing basketball Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman quarterback [[Marcus Vick]]. Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2004&org=742&player=3|title=Bryan Randall|publisher=NCAA}}</ref> Vick played in every game.
In 2003, Randall played both basketball and football for Virginia Tech. While playing basketball Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman quarterback [[Marcus Vick]]. Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2004&org=742&player=3|title=Bryan Randall|publisher=NCAA}}</ref> Vick played in every game.
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Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|2004 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|title=University Statement On Marcus Vick|date=August 3, 2004|access-date=July 7, 2007|publisher=hokiesports.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808015251/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|archive-date=August 8, 2007|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 Atlanta Falcons | Media Lounge | We're Sorry<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070409172544/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 |date=April 9, 2007 }}</ref> He led the team to its first [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] Championship and a berth in the [[2005 Sugar Bowl]], narrowly losing to [[Auburn University|Auburn]]. His accomplishments at Virginia Tech earned him a spot in the university's [[List of Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductees|sports hall of fame]].
Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|2004 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|title=University Statement On Marcus Vick|date=August 3, 2004|access-date=July 7, 2007|publisher=hokiesports.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808015251/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/0832004aaa.html|archive-date=August 8, 2007|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 Atlanta Falcons | Media Lounge | We're Sorry<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070409172544/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=5756 |date=April 9, 2007 }}</ref> He led the team to its first [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] Championship and a berth in the [[2005 Sugar Bowl]], narrowly losing to [[Auburn University|Auburn]]. His accomplishments at Virginia Tech earned him a spot in the university's [[List of Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductees|sports hall of fame]].


===Statistics===
===College statistics===
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan=2 | Year !! rowspan=2 | Team !! colspan=8 | Passing !! colspan=4 | Rushing
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|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! {{tooltip|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{tooltip|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{tooltip|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{tooltip|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{tooltip|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{tooltip|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{tooltip|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{tooltip|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{tooltip|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{tooltip|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{tooltip|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{tooltip|TD|Rushing touchdowns}}
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
|-
! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}}
|-
!! [[2001 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2001]] !! [[2001 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| 12 || 34 || 35.3 || 114 || 3.4 || 0 || 1 || 57.6 || 20 || 104 || 5.2 || 0
|-
|-
| [[2001 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2001]] || [[2001 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]] || 12 || 34 || 35.3 || 114 || 3.4 || 0 || 1 || 57.6 || 20 || 104 || 5.2 || 0
! [[2002 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2002]] !! [[2002 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| 158 || 248 || 63.7 || 2,134 || 8.6 || 12 || 11 || 143.1 || 171 || 507 || 3.0 || 3
|-
|-
| [[2002 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2002]] || [[2002 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]] || 158 || 248 || 63.7 || 2,134 || 8.6 || 12 || 11 || 143.1 || 171 || 507 || 3.0 || 3
! [[2003 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2003]] !! [[2003 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| 150 || 245 || 61.2 || 1,996 || 8.1 || 15 || 10 || 141.7 || 82 || 404 || 4.9 || 5
|-
|-
| [[2003 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2003]] || [[2003 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]] || 150 || 245 || 61.2 || 1,996 || 8.1 || 15 || 10 || 141.7 || 82 || 404 || 4.9 || 5
! [[2004 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2004]] !! [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| 170 || 306 || 55.6 || 2,264 || 7.4 || 21 || 9 || 134.5 || 136 || 511 || 3.8 || 3
|-
|-
! colspan="2"| Career<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bryan-randall-1.html | title=Bryan Randall | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | work=sports-reference.com | access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> !! 490 !! 833 !! 58.8 !! 6,508 !! 7.8 !! 48 !! 31 !! 136.0 !! 409 !! 1,526 !! 3.7 !! 11
| [[2004 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2004]] || [[2004 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]] || 170 || 306 || 55.6 || 2,264 || 7.4 || 21 || 9 || 134.5 || 136 || 511 || 3.8 || 3
|- class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"
| colspan=2 | '''Career''' || 490 || 833 || 58.8 || 6,508 || 7.8 || 48 || 31 || 136.0 || 409 || 1,526 || 3.7 || 11
|}
|}
''Source'':<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bryan-randall-1.html | title=Bryan Randall | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | work=sports-reference.com | access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Winnipeg Blue Bombers===
===Winnipeg Blue Bombers===
On May 20, 2008, Randall signed with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] and was the team's third quarterback behind starter [[Kevin Glenn]] and backup [[Ryan Dinwiddie]]. In the team's 2009 training camp he competed for the second-string quarterback behind starter [[Stefan LeFors]], with [[Richie Williams (Canadian football)|Richie Williams]].<ref>http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1044</ref> He was released on September 23, 2009.
On May 20, 2008, Randall signed with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] and was the team's third quarterback behind starter [[Kevin Glenn]] and backup [[Ryan Dinwiddie]]. In the team's 2009 training camp he competed for the second-string quarterback behind starter [[Stefan LeFors]], with [[Richie Williams (Canadian football)|Richie Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1044|title = Winnipeg Blue Bombers - #ForTheW}}</ref> He was released on September 23, 2009.


===Richmond Revolution===
===Richmond Revolution===
On February 11, 2010, the [[Richmond Revolution]] announced they had signed Randall for their inaugural 2010 season. Randall led the Revolution to a league best 13-1 record, and home field throughout the playoffs. Randall threw for 58 touchdowns, running for an additional 12, and throwing for over 2,000 yards in his rookie season in the IFL. On June 23, 2010, Randall was announced as the winner of the 2010 IFL Most Valuable Player award.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://richmondrevolution.com/team-info/team-news/138-revolution-sign-bryan-randall.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=February 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406222458/http://www.richmondrevolution.com/team-info/team-news/138-revolution-sign-bryan-randall.html |archive-date=April 6, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Despite an MVP performance in the Revolution's inaugural season, Randall was released, along with virtually the entire roster, on December 13, 2010.
On February 11, 2010, the [[Richmond Revolution]] announced they had signed Randall for their inaugural 2010 season. Randall led the Revolution to a league best 13–1 record, and home field throughout the playoffs. Randall threw for 58 touchdowns, running for an additional 12, and throwing for over 2,000 yards in his rookie season in the IFL. On June 23, 2010, Randall was announced as the winner of the 2010 IFL Most Valuable Player award.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://richmondrevolution.com/team-info/team-news/138-revolution-sign-bryan-randall.html |title=Revolution sign Bryan Randall |access-date=February 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406222458/http://www.richmondrevolution.com/team-info/team-news/138-revolution-sign-bryan-randall.html |archive-date=April 6, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Despite an MVP performance in the Revolution's inaugural season, Randall was released, along with virtually the entire roster, on December 13, 2010.


===Richmond Raiders===
===Richmond Raiders===
Although there was speculation that Randall could sign with the [[Virginia Destroyers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]], Randall spent the spring of 2011 playing indoor football again.<ref>http://www.virginiadestroyers.com/Virginia_Destroyers_Fan_Club/Bryan_Randall.html{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He signed with the [[Richmond Raiders]] of the [[Southern Indoor Football League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richmondraidersprofootball.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=38 |title=Spotlight on: Bryan Randall: QB - VA Tech |publisher=Richmond Raiders |access-date=February 2, 2011}}</ref> but suffered a season-ending injury on March 19, 2011 in a game against the Trenton Steel. He is no longer listed on their roster.
Although there was speculation that Randall could sign with the [[Virginia Destroyers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–)|United Football League]], Randall spent the spring of 2011 playing indoor football again.<ref>http://www.virginiadestroyers.com/Virginia_Destroyers_Fan_Club/Bryan_Randall.html{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He signed with the [[Richmond Raiders]] of the [[Southern Indoor Football League]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.richmondraidersprofootball.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=38 |title=Spotlight on: Bryan Randall: QB - VA Tech |publisher=Richmond Raiders |access-date=February 2, 2011}}</ref> but suffered a season-ending injury on March 19, 2011, in a game against the Trenton Steel. He is no longer listed on their roster.


===Allen Wranglers===
===Allen Wranglers===
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===Laredo Rattlesnakes===
===Laredo Rattlesnakes===
Randall played for the [[Laredo Rattlesnakes]] in the [[Lone Star Football League]] (LSFL) in [[Laredo, Texas]]. Randall lead the Rattlesnakes to a 7-5 record and a berth in the LSFL Championship Game, where they were defeated 70-69 by the [[Amarillo Venom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lmtonline.com/articles/2013/11/26/front/sports/doc529575a96b0a0772998539.txt |title=Rattlesnakes MVP QB Randall signs with Soul |author=Jason Mack |date=November 26, 2013 |publisher=Laredo Morning Times |work=www.lmtonline.com |access-date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> Randall was named the league's MVP after leading the league in passing yards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro8news.com/sports/Rattlesnakes-QB-Lands-in-AFL-233562301.html |title=Rattlesnakes QB Lands in AFL |date=November 26, 2013 |publisher=KGNS-TV |work=www.pro8news.com |access-date=December 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212165616/http://www.pro8news.com/sports/Rattlesnakes-QB-Lands-in-AFL-233562301.html |archive-date=December 12, 2013 }}</ref>
Randall played for the [[Laredo Rattlesnakes]] in the [[Lone Star Football League]] (LSFL) in [[Laredo, Texas]]. Randall lead the Rattlesnakes to a 7–5 record and a berth in the LSFL Championship Game, where they were defeated 70-69 by the [[Amarillo Venom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lmtonline.com/articles/2013/11/26/front/sports/doc529575a96b0a0772998539.txt |title=Rattlesnakes MVP QB Randall signs with Soul |author=Jason Mack |date=November 26, 2013 |publisher=Laredo Morning Times |work=www.lmtonline.com |access-date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> Randall was named the league's MVP after leading the league in passing yards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro8news.com/sports/Rattlesnakes-QB-Lands-in-AFL-233562301.html |title=Rattlesnakes QB Lands in AFL |date=November 26, 2013 |publisher=KGNS-TV |work=www.pro8news.com |access-date=December 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212165616/http://www.pro8news.com/sports/Rattlesnakes-QB-Lands-in-AFL-233562301.html |archive-date=December 12, 2013 }}</ref>


===Philadelphia Soul===
===Philadelphia Soul===
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===Qingdao Clipper===
===Qingdao Clipper===
Randall was selected by the [[Qingdao Clipper]] of the [[China Arena Football League]] (CAFL) in the first round of the [[2016 CAFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | title=CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=June 11, 2016 | access-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> He was the starting quarterback for the Clipper during the 2016 season and helped the team earn a berth in the first [[China Bowl (CAFL)|China Bowl]], where the Clipper lost to the [[Beijing Lions]] by a score of 35–34. He completed 94 of 165 passes for 1,288 yards, 25 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/series-final-one-for-the-record-books/ | title=Series Final: One for the Record Books | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=November 6, 2016 | access-date=July 22, 2017 | author=Moninghoff, Mick}}</ref> He was named an All-Pro North Division All-Star as an athlete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-released-their-2016-all-pro-north-division-all-stars/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107023207/http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-released-their-2016-all-pro-north-division-all-stars/ |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |title=The CAFL has announced their 2016 All-Pro North division All-Stars |publisher=caflfootball.com |date=November 4, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was listed on the Clipper's roster for the [[2018 CAFL season|2018 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/qingdao-clippers-2017-roaster/ | archive-url=https://archive.is/20170929190714/http://caflfootball.com/qingdao-clippers-2017-roaster/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 29, 2017 | title=Qingdao Clippers 2017 Roaster | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=August 14, 2017 | access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref>
Randall was selected by the [[Qingdao Clipper]] of the [[China Arena Football League]] (CAFL) in the first round of the [[2016 CAFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | title=CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=June 11, 2016 | access-date=October 18, 2016 | archive-date=October 17, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017192935/http://caflfootball.com/cafl-draft-results-are-in/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> He was the starting quarterback for the Clipper during the 2016 season and helped the team earn a berth in the first [[China Bowl (CAFL)|China Bowl]], where the Clipper lost to the [[Beijing Lions]] by a score of 35–34. He completed 94 of 165 passes for 1,288 yards, 25 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/series-final-one-for-the-record-books/ | title=Series Final: One for the Record Books | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=November 6, 2016 | access-date=July 22, 2017 | author=Moninghoff, Mick}}</ref> He was named an All-Pro North Division All-Star as an athlete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-released-their-2016-all-pro-north-division-all-stars/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107023207/http://caflfootball.com/the-cafl-has-released-their-2016-all-pro-north-division-all-stars/ |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |title=The CAFL has announced their 2016 All-Pro North division All-Stars |publisher=caflfootball.com |date=November 4, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was listed on the Clipper's roster for the [[2018 CAFL season|2018 season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://caflfootball.com/qingdao-clippers-2017-roaster/ | archive-url=https://archive.today/20170929190714/http://caflfootball.com/qingdao-clippers-2017-roaster/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 29, 2017 | title=Qingdao Clippers 2017 Roaster | publisher=caflfootball.com | date=August 14, 2017 | access-date=September 29, 2017}}</ref>


===Richmond Roughriders===
===Richmond Roughriders===
On March 27, 2018, it was announced that Randall had joined the [[Richmond Roughriders]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/richmondroughriders/posts/439229583165883?comment_id=439323023156539&notif_id=1522186531430214&notif_t=feed_comment&ref=notif | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327231149/https://www.facebook.com/richmondroughriders/posts/439229583165883?comment_id=439323023156539&notif_id=1522186531430214&notif_t=feed_comment&ref=notif | url-status=dead | archive-date=March 27, 2018 | title=Breaking News | publisher=Richmond Roughriders | access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref>
On March 27, 2018, it was announced that Randall had joined the [[Richmond Roughriders]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/richmondroughriders/posts/439229583165883?comment_id=439323023156539&notif_id=1522186531430214 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327231149/https://www.facebook.com/richmondroughriders/posts/439229583165883?comment_id=439323023156539&notif_id=1522186531430214&notif_t=feed_comment&ref=notif | url-status=dead | archive-date=March 27, 2018 | title=Breaking News | publisher=Richmond Roughriders | access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref>


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Bryan Randall
No. 3, 9
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1983-08-16) August 16, 1983 (age 40)
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Williamsburg (VA) Bruton
College:Virginia Tech
Undrafted:2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards

Records

  • Big East single game passing (504 yards)
  • Virginia Tech career passing (6,508)
  • Virginia Tech career total offense (8,034 yards)
Career NFL statistics
Career CFL statistics
Completions:15
Attempts:42
Passing yards:157
Touchdowns:0
Interceptions:5
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:204 / 327
Passing yards:2,527
TDINT:49–9
Passer rating:112.26
Rushing TD:3
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Bryan Randall (born August 16, 1983) is a former professional American football quarterback. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Randall was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, as well as several indoor football teams.

Early years

Randall attended Bruton High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he established new school records for passing yards (6,508) and total offense (8,034 yards). On the final passing attempt of his college career, he broke the school record for touchdown passes (47).[1] He also played on the 2000 AA State Championship basketball team captained by Hughes McLean, Brandon Randall and Albot.

College career

For the 2001 season, Randall served as backup quarterback to starter Grant Noel, seeing limited game action.

In 2002, Randall came into the game against Louisiana State in relief of Noel, who was being hampered by an injury sustained during spring practice. Randall started the remaining 12 games that season. In a shocking 50–42 overtime loss to Syracuse, Randall passed for 504 yards - a Big East Conference record - and five touchdowns.

In 2003, Randall played both basketball and football for Virginia Tech. While playing basketball Randall split the quarterback duties with highly touted redshirt freshman quarterback Marcus Vick. Randall started all thirteen games for Virginia Tech, completing 150 of 245 passes for 1,996 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions,[2] Vick played in every game.

Following the 2003 season, Marcus Vick ran afoul of the law and was suspended for the 2004 season.[3] Randall, the undisputed senior starter, culminated his college career in 2004, throwing for 2,264 yards and rushing for 511 yards.[4] He led the team to its first ACC Championship and a berth in the 2005 Sugar Bowl, narrowly losing to Auburn. His accomplishments at Virginia Tech earned him a spot in the university's sports hall of fame.

College statistics

Season Team Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
! 2001 Virginia Tech 12 34 35.3 114 3.4 0 1 57.6 20 104 5.2 0
2002 Virginia Tech 158 248 63.7 2,134 8.6 12 11 143.1 171 507 3.0 3
2003 Virginia Tech 150 245 61.2 1,996 8.1 15 10 141.7 82 404 4.9 5
2004 Virginia Tech 170 306 55.6 2,264 7.4 21 9 134.5 136 511 3.8 3
Career[5] 490 833 58.8 6,508 7.8 48 31 136.0 409 1,526 3.7 11

Professional career

Randall was rated the 17th best quarterback in the 2005 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[6]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
225 lb
(102 kg)
4.76 s 1.71 s 2.79 s 4.08 s 6.97 s 33 in
(0.84 m)
9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)
19 [7]
All values from NFL Combine[6]

Atlanta Falcons

Despite his success in 2004, Randall went undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft. As an undrafted free agent, Randall was signed to play Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons on April 26, 2005, where another former Hokie, Michael Vick, played. Cut on September 5 to meet the NFL roster size limit, he was re-signed the following day to the Falcon's practice squad.[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Randall was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on October 2, 2006[8] where he spent the 2006 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 9, 2007, it was announced that the Pittsburgh Steelers had signed Randall. He was assured a chance to play quarterback, something the Falcons nor Buccaneers would do. After the last preseason game with the Steelers, he was cut.[9]

AAFL

On January 26, 2008, Randall was selected round 1, pick 2 of the inaugural draft by Team Tennessee.[10] However, he was released from his contract when the AAFL postponed its debut season.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On May 20, 2008, Randall signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was the team's third quarterback behind starter Kevin Glenn and backup Ryan Dinwiddie. In the team's 2009 training camp he competed for the second-string quarterback behind starter Stefan LeFors, with Richie Williams.[11] He was released on September 23, 2009.

Richmond Revolution

On February 11, 2010, the Richmond Revolution announced they had signed Randall for their inaugural 2010 season. Randall led the Revolution to a league best 13–1 record, and home field throughout the playoffs. Randall threw for 58 touchdowns, running for an additional 12, and throwing for over 2,000 yards in his rookie season in the IFL. On June 23, 2010, Randall was announced as the winner of the 2010 IFL Most Valuable Player award.[12] Despite an MVP performance in the Revolution's inaugural season, Randall was released, along with virtually the entire roster, on December 13, 2010.

Richmond Raiders

Although there was speculation that Randall could sign with the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League, Randall spent the spring of 2011 playing indoor football again.[13] He signed with the Richmond Raiders of the Southern Indoor Football League,[14] but suffered a season-ending injury on March 19, 2011, in a game against the Trenton Steel. He is no longer listed on their roster.

Allen Wranglers

Randall announced via Twitter that he would be spending the 2012 IFL season in Allen, Texas with former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens. Randall beat out Casey Printers, a former CFL starter, for the starting quarterback position.

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

He was traded to the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks on March 6, 2012.[15]

Pittsburgh Power

He was assigned by the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League (AFL) on April 18, 2012.

Laredo Rattlesnakes

Randall played for the Laredo Rattlesnakes in the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) in Laredo, Texas. Randall lead the Rattlesnakes to a 7–5 record and a berth in the LSFL Championship Game, where they were defeated 70-69 by the Amarillo Venom.[16] Randall was named the league's MVP after leading the league in passing yards.[17]

Philadelphia Soul

Randall was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul of the AFL on November 25, 2013.[18] He was the backup to Dan Raudabaugh from 2014 to 2015.

Duke City Gladiators

In 2016, Randall signed with the Duke City Gladiators.

Qingdao Clipper

Randall was selected by the Qingdao Clipper of the China Arena Football League (CAFL) in the first round of the 2016 CAFL Draft.[19] He was the starting quarterback for the Clipper during the 2016 season and helped the team earn a berth in the first China Bowl, where the Clipper lost to the Beijing Lions by a score of 35–34. He completed 94 of 165 passes for 1,288 yards, 25 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 2016.[20] He was named an All-Pro North Division All-Star as an athlete.[21] He was listed on the Clipper's roster for the 2018 season.[22]

Richmond Roughriders

On March 27, 2018, it was announced that Randall had joined the Richmond Roughriders.[23]

References

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  3. ^ "University Statement On Marcus Vick". hokiesports.com. August 3, 2004. Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
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  19. ^ "CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE". caflfootball.com. June 11, 2016. Archived from the original on October 17, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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