Marcus Randall Explained

Marcus Randall
Number:51
Position:Quarterback / safety / linebacker
Birth Date:14 March 1982
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:219
Highlights:
High School:Glen Oaks
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana State
Undraftedyear:2005
Pastteams:
Pfr:RandMa00

Marcus Keith Randall (born March 14, 1982) is a former American football player. Randall played quarterback for LSU, Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

College career

Randall came to LSU from nearby Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His brother, Eric Randall, had been a well-known quarterback in the area, leading Southern University to a Black College National Championship in 1995. In 2002, Randall became the starting quarterback halfway through the season, after starter Matt Mauck was lost for the year with a broken foot. In 2003, he saw limited action behind Mauck during LSU's run to a BCS National Championship. In 2004, he started the majority of LSU's games, but split time with redshirt freshman JaMarcus Russell. During his career at LSU, Randall threw for 2,845 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also threw the game-winning touchdown against Kentucky in 2002,[1] now known as the "Bluegrass Miracle".

Professional career

NFL

Randall was not selected in the 2005 NFL draft. However, he did sign as an undrafted free agent with the Titans, who converted him first to safety and later linebacker.[2] [3] Randall played the final three games of the 2005 season with the Titans and made three tackles.[4] The Titans cut him on September 2, 2006.[5]

The Green Bay Packers signed him on February 20, 2007[6] and then released him on June 8, 2007.

AAFL

Randall was selected in inaugural AAFL draft by Arkansas to play quarterback.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cosby. Chip. LSU'S 75-YARD TD PASS SHATTERS CATS' UPSET DREAMS. University of Kentucky Sports News. December 29, 2010. November 10, 2002.
  2. Web site: Marcus Randall . NFL.com. December 29, 2010.
  3. Web site: Titans' Randall Tries Third Position. Scout.com. December 29, 2010. August 25, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20120316142918/http://ten.scout.com/2/560905.html. March 16, 2012. dead.
  4. Web site: NFL Players | Past & Current NFL Players. NFL.com.
  5. Web site: Titans keep both Collins, Volek on roster for now. AP. December 25, 2011. September 2, 2006.
  6. Web site: Korth. Todd. Packers sign four more. Scout.com. December 29, 2010. February 19, 2007.
  7. News: Gardiner. Andy. All American Football League to hold first draft Saturday. December 29, 2010. USA Today. January 24, 2008.