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Vikings Hall of Famer John Randle honored by city of Canton

The city announced they would have honorary Mayors for the city, and the former Vikings defensive lineman will be among those honored

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer John Randle has had quite a busy schedule in recent weeks. From being at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement to the Democratic National Convention, he has been there and back and again.

As it turns out, Randle is not yet done with the city of Canton, Ohio.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame and the city announced they would have honorary Mayors for the city, and the former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman will be among those honored. The city has a residency program and, in turn, will be out and about within the community.

They explain the program as an “initiative will bring 28 enshrinees to Canton for several days each time on a near-weekly basis from early April through November. Much of the visiting enshrinee’s time in Canton will be spent inside the museum, greeting guests and sharing his experiences and inspirational stories from the game with the fans who visit the Hall from across the country.”

Randle was inducted into the 2010 class alongside other players Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. That class is considered among several considered to be one of the best of all-time.

 

Vikings Hall of Famer John Randle lays out the keys to a successful NFL season

Minnesota Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer have cracked the code to make any NFL season successfull.

The 2024 NFL Season is going to be challenging for several teams, including the Minnesota Vikings. However, Minnesota Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer have cracked the code to make any NFL season successful.

All you need to do is follow the simple steps he has laid out on social media in a video series.

John Randle has transitioned from being a legendary NFL player to a legendary social media presence. The videos above are satire, but they are a fun reminder to fans of how simple things can be for everyone during a stressful season.

Randle has had a busy offseason himself. In addition to his social media work, he was a member of the Minnesota delegation at the Democratic National Convention last month in Chicago..

The Vikings can use these tips to prepare for their season, which kicks off on Sunday against the New York Giants in Week 1.

Vikings legend John Randle attends Democratic National Convention

John Randle, a former Viking and Pro Football Hall of Famer, was part of the Minnesota delegation at the Democratic National Convention.

The Democratic National Convention is going on this week in Chicago, and one player who has been a thorn in its side found himself back in the Windy City.

John Randle, a former Viking and Pro Football Hall of Famer, was part of the Minnesota delegation at the convention. He, alongside Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, announced that the state was giving the Kamala Harris and Walz ticket their ceremonial votes for the Democratic nomination.

Minnesota and even the Vikings have worked their way into the headlines during the presidential race. Seeing Randle front and center shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone at this point.

Randle was one of several celebrities and notable citizens from each state and territory at the convention’s roll call, but he stood out as the lone figure from the NFL.

Danielle Hunter passes Jared Allen on all-time sacks list

Hunter now ranks fifth all-time in Vikings sacks

The Minnesota Vikings have had some prolific sack artists in the history of the franchise. From Carl Eller to Chris Doleman and Everson Griffen, the Vikings have had historically great rushers.

On Saturday afternoon, Danielle Hunter registered his 86.5th career sack, passing Jared Allen for fifth on the all-time list for the Vikings.

Hunter registered two sacks in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals with one against tight end Tanner Hudson on a tight end screen.

Hunter also sits tied for fifth all-time in single season sacks with 15 so far this season tied with John Randle who also had 15.5 sacks in 1997.

Hunter is primed to have even more throughout the rest of the season on one of the best defenses in the National Football League.

93 days until Vikings season opener: Every player to wear No. 93

The No. 93 holds a lot of history, including Hall of Famer John Randle, but who else has worn the number for the Vikings?

It’s the final countdown…

Well, sort of.

The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 93 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10.

From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number.

Jonathan Bullard currently holds the number for the Vikings and has worn it since last season. Edge rusher Patrick Jones II also wore the number briefly before switching to No. 91. However, the number is headlined by John Randle, a Hall of Famer who wore the number for 11 seasons.

With 93 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 93 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):

The Vikings have drafted 8 Hall of Fame players

Throughtout the storied history of the Minnesota Vikings, they have drafted eight players currently in the Hall of Fame.

The Minnesota Vikings have seen a lot of success in the NFL draft. They have drafted multiple Hall of Fame players and a ton of Pro Bowlers.

Their success, like any team, has seen their fair share of ups and downs in the draft Their biggest successes came in the 1960’s with multiple Hall of Fame players taken in the first round.

Overall, the Vikings have drafted eight Hall of Fame players to date with more potentially joining them in the coming years.

Texas extends an offer to one of the top players in Kansas

The No. 2 recruit in Kansas for the 2023 class received an offer from Texas while visiting on Saturday.

Four-star running back John Randle Jr. was one of the many top prospects visiting Texas on Saturday. Continue reading “Texas extends an offer to one of the top players in Kansas”

Vikings legend John Randle to announce one of Minnesota’s day two picks in the NFL draft

The Minnesota Vikings have a big-time former player announcing one of the team’s day two picks in the 2021 NFL draft.

The Vikings and other NFL teams have often let fans and legendary players announce draft picks each year.

As Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press reported, Minnesota has someone pretty special making one of its announcements on day two of the NFL draft this year: John Randle, a former defensive lineman for the team.

A Hall of Fame inductee, Randle became well known across the NFL for his pass-rushing prowess. He led the league in sacks in 1997. He was a six-time first-team All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

As it stands, Randle would be announcing a selection a little later on in day two. That’s because the Vikings do not have a second-round pick. However, Minnesota has two picks in the third round — 78 and 90 overall in the draft.

CBS names John Randle as Vikings’ best all-time free agent signing

Randle piled up 114 sacks with the Vikings throughout his career.

The Vikings have made some notable signings in free agency through the years. There’s been Brett Favre.

Steve Hutchinson worked out pretty well. And of course, you can’t forget Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter after a rough start to his career in Philadelphia.

However, Bryan DeArdo over at CBS Sports says the team’s best free-agent signing was defensive end John Randle, who piled up 114 sacks with the Vikings throughout his career. That’s hard to argue with.

Here’s what DeArdo wrote about Randle:

Deemed too short by the Buccaneers (who cut him shortly after singing him as an undrafted rookie), the 6-foot-1 Randle signed with the Vikings before the start of the 1990 season. A part-time starter in 1991, Randle broke into the starting lineup in 1992, when he recorded the first of eight consecutive double-digit sack seasons. The NFL’s sack leader in 1997, Randle earned six straight All-Pro selections from 1993-98. A member of the NFL’s All-1990s Team, Randle is tied for 10th all-time in career sacks. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.

This just goes to show that you never know what a player will turn into and it’s not always the big-name free-agent signings that find success.

There is some irony here considering the Vikings aren’t in much of a position at all this offseason to sign big names considering they are slotted in at just over $9.3 million in cap space right now.

Hall of Famer John Randle recalls the time Trent Dilfer went after him

Watch Hall of Famer John Randle recall the time he went up against former Bucs quarterback Trent Dilfer.

Being stuck at home has been hard for many of us during the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s afforded us the chance to hear from several NFL players in the league’s “NFL at Home” series.

Former Buccaneer Gerald McCoy talked the other week about sacking Jameis Winston last season while he was a member of the Carolina Panthers, and now, Hall of Fame defensive end John Randle is here to discuss some of his favorite sacks and moments.

Randle, who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, spoke about the time he went up against former Bucs quarterback Trent Dilfer, and how Dilfer went after him following a hit during a game.

Head on over to NFL.com to check out the video and highlight of the incident, starting around the 1:00 minute mark. It’s definitely worth a watch just to see those old Bucs uniforms.

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