Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Adam Randall broke down being drafted by the team's owner during rookie mini camp.
The Baltimore Ravens are engaging in their rookie mini camp, which took place over Friday and Saturday. It was the first time that the young prospects got to take the field as NFL players, and the first time that the coaching staff got to see them in action.
Following practice, rookie running back Adam Randall spoke to the media and broke down the feelings he had after being personally drafted by Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti.
"You know, that was pretty incredible. You know, having that opportunity to uh, you know, get the call from the owner and, you know, just having the opportunity for him and Coach Sweeney to have a relationship, and you know, that kind of work out and me being in Baltimore with a great organization and co Mr. Bisciotti being the guy that called me. It was definitely a shock, but uh I will say that I'm extremely appreciative for him and Coach Sweeney and the Baltimore organization for having me here and I'm going to give it my all," Randall said.
It is not often that Bisciotti gets involved in matters such as drafting players, but he took the time to be in the draft war room and select a player for the first time.
During the call, Bisciotti told Randall, "Dabo told me you are the highest character player he's ever had."
While Randall was busy saying his thanks, Bisiciotti also commended the young back about "conceding" playing wide receiver to transitioning to running back to help the team. This is a fact that the Clemson prospect also detailed to the media during rookie mini camp.
"It was kind of a need for our position or our team going into the next year. We only had red shirt freshman running backs and um incoming freshman and you know, Coach Sweeney wanted a vet in the room and he saw my size, my speed, and my pass catching ability. Also, you know, just my knack for running after the catch while I had the ball and we both came to the conclusion that it could definitely be a good possibility and also a good uh, you know, thing for me to show my versatility for the next level," Randall said.
Randall spent all four years at Clemson, with the first three being as a wide receiver. During that time, he picked up 533 receiving yards and two touchdowns. When he switched to running back in 2025, he picked up 814 yards on the ground, with 10 touchdowns, and 254 receiving yards with three touchdowns.
It is clear that Randall has a knack for running the ball, but his start as a wide receiver could lead the Ravens to having a strong dual-threat back that works well with Derrick Henry.
The Clemson prospect was taken in the fifth round, but could find his way into the third running back spot behind Justice Hill. Rooke mini camp is only two days of practice without pads, but the sheer abilities that Randall has could lead to a more substantial role on the ground when Week 1 rolls around.