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Ravens RB Adam Randall earns an elite endorsement from Dabo Swinney

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Who better to ask about Adam Randall's potential than the man who coached him at Clemson?

Sometimes, the most telling evaluation doesnโ€™t come from scouts. It comes from the head coach who saw it every day. When the Baltimore Ravens selected Adam Randall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft , they werenโ€™t just adding depth to the backfield.

They were investing in a projection, one that Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney believes has a ceiling few prospects in this class can match. Randall's story is what makes him so intriguing. At 6-foot-3 and over 230 pounds, he doesn't look like your typical modern running back.

He looks like a sledgehammer, but that's only part of the equation. A former wide receiver, Randall brings natural hands, open-field instincts, and explosiveness that shows up quickly once he finds space. It's a rare blend: size, speed, and receiving ability wrapped into one developmental prospect.

That's seemingly part of the reason why Dabo Swinney could offer a critique about his former tailback that's so glowing. Clemson HC Dabo Swinney on new Ravens RB Adam Randall: "I think Adam Randall is one of the more unique players in this draft. I told a couple of GMs before the draft that I think he's a steal.