That changed as a senior, when he became a starter and a two-way player, receiving All-state honors at offensive tackle.
[1] He accepted a scholarship from Iowa State University, where he was coached by Earle Bruce.
Randall was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (194th overall) of the 1978 NFL draft with the intention of converting him into an offensive lineman.
As a rookie, he was a backup left guard and played on special teams, although he was affected with tonsilitis early in training camp.
[5] On August 4, 1980, he walked out of training camp unhappy at being moved from guard to offensive tackle.