The Cardinal football program was struggling during Randle’s two seasons, but that didn’t keep him from earning all-conference honors and helping the defensive unit rank ninth nationally in pass defense.
  Randle’s career continued to flourish after he left TVCC. He starred two years at Texas A&I in Kingsville and drew the attention of NFL teams. He signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 1990 and played there through the 2000 season. He finished his career with the Seattle Seahawks in 2003.
  He made his first Pro Bowl in 1993 after recording 11.5 sacks. Randle had double-digit sacks in eight different seasons, including a league-leading 15.5 in 1997. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL’s 1990s All-Decade Team, finishing his career with 137.5 sacks.
  Randle is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Minnesota Vikings’ Ring of Honor. He was also a finalist for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2009.