OTL: Is Bisciotti’s Pick, RB Adam Randall, Most Intriguing Draft Choice?

Draft picks have been announced, UDFA’s have been brought in, and rookie mini camp officially begins this Saturday. The Ravens will welcome a plethora of intriguing rookies to the building, but maybe none more intriguing than fifth-round pick, running back Adam Randall. As reported, Randall was the first selection made by owner Steve Biscotti, in his 20+ years as majority stake owner. That alone should pique interest, but it’s Randall’s positional history and unconventional playstyle for his size that have truly intrigued me with the selection. He may not possess the lightning quickness and speed we once saw with Keaton Mitchell, but he might be exactly what the Ravens offense needs.

For the first time, owner Steve Bisciotti personally selected @8adamrandall… with an assist from Dabo! @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/qXwdrqDTIy

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2026

‘s size is eye-opening, standing at 6’3” and weighing 232 lbs with a 4.5 40 time. He’s the same height as new teammate Derrick Henry, and just 20 lbs lighter. Randall is a former wide receiver, having initially made the switch in-game during the 2024 ACC Championship, before moving full-time prior to the 2025 season. He doesn’t possess a typical wide receiver’s mentality, showing a true willingness to put his pads down and drive for extra yards when needed. His past receiving skills, however, really separate him from the rest of the class. What he lacks in vision and patience in the backfield, he makes up for in his capability of making splash plays in the passing game.

Across four seasons, Randall totaled 783 receiving yards and five TDs, with 250 of those yards and three of those TDs coming last season. He also surpassed the 100-yard mark in four separate games in 2025. He’s got the experience to move from the line of scrimmage to the backfield if needed, posing as a potential jack of all trades.

On the ground, Randall was more than efficient in his first real season switching to running back. The senior carried the ball 168 times for 809 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, averaging 4.8 YPC and 3.13 yards after contact. He’s got a north-to-south style, similar to King Henry, and follows his lead blocks to the promised land. Randall’s kick return experience should also give him a shot to see some playing time early on. On 13 career returns, Randall averaged 23.8 yards per return, with a career-long of 41 in 2024.

Randall’s got all the tools to become a true option, but there’s still a lot of growth he’ll need as the season approaches. His lack of experience at running back shows up in his pass protection, as he never seems to truly use his size through his technique. On 91 pass block snaps, the fifth-round pick allowed five pressures, three QB hits, and a sack. His vision and decision-making are another aspect of his game that could use some improvement. If his clear hole isn’t there, Randall’s limited true game reps and lack of elusiveness come back to haunt him. For a receiver converted to running back, Randall doesn’t possess natural hand-catching ability either. Drops and fumbles were a concern over four years, totaling 12 drops and two fumbles(both in 2025). His size, speed, and ceiling highlight what could be the perfect addition to the Ravens running back room. A pass-catching Derrick Henry-sized running back, paired with Henry himself, and a pass-protecting back in Justice Hill. If Randall can improve in pass protection at least, I believe Ravens fans will grow to like the kid pretty quickly.

Henry will hit the end of the road at some point, but finding a back with a similar skill set like Randall could potentially prolong the end for the future Hall of Famer.

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