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John Randle
Texas A&M Kingsville
Randle
was an All-American defensive lineman at Texas A&M-Kingsville in 1988
and 89. He was selected All-American by the Associated Press and
Football Gazette, was All-Lone Star Conference and LSC Defensive Lineman
of the Year. He helped lead the Javelinas to two Lone Star Conference
championships as the teams had a combined 20-4 record. Randle was named
to the Lone Star Conference Team of the Decade for the 1980s and to the
Division II Football Team of the Quarter Century. He was also inducted
into Javelina Hall of Fame.
He signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings and became one of
the Vikings' all-time greats during his 11 seasons with the club. Was
signed by the Seattle Seahawks in 2001, playing three years. Was a
seven-time Pro Bowl player and played in 183 consecutive games before an
injury forced him to miss a 2001 game with Oakland. Had 131 sacks from
1991-2002, tops in the NFL, and his eight consecutive 10-plus sacks
seasons rank second in NFL history behind Reggie White's nine. Made 496
career tackles, including 137.5 career sacks.
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