John Randle Jr. is a three-star recruit from Horn Lake, MS (No. 1,682 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Randle comes from
- Horn Lake, MS
- Horn Lake
- About 1,250 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,682 in the 2024 class; signed with Purdue.
Where Randle fits
Utah State lists 29 offensive linemen this season.
Utah State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 37th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Came to Utah State by way of Purdue.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Utah State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 37th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Utah State has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalPurdue to Utah State
- 2025 Purdue OdomYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Purdue WaltersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Horn LakeHorn Lake, MS · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,682 in the 2024 class. Signed with Purdue.
Moves
- Transferred from Purdue to Utah State, Jan 11, 2026.
2024
- Signed with PurdueThree-star, out of Horn Lake
2026
- Transferred to Utah Statefrom Purdue
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Ryan Walters, Barry Odom and Bronco Mendenhall.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Utah State
