The Baltimore Ravens need to pull out all the stops to keep their season alive. That should include giving Adam Randall a chance. The rookie running back could provide a few new elements to the offense.
The rushing attack has become bland. While Justice Hill uncorked a big play in Baltimore’s Week 9 loss and Derrick Henry looked better, there isn’t enough consistency or explosiveness. Randall has something to add there.
The passing game is in a worse spot, and although Jacoby Brissett may stabilize it a bit, the offensive line often forces quarterbacks into quick passing plays. Randall can be a factor there, too.
The Clemson product is a wild card and an unknown, but at 4-5, it couldn’t hurt Baltimore to give him a shot.
Baltimore Ravens need to give Adam Randall an opportunity to shine soon
Adam Randall has yet to make his NFL debut, and remains on IR with a neck injury. However, he was designated to return on October 28, opening the 21-day practice window. That window closes November 18 — he’ll have to be activated for Week 10, or shortly thereafter. If he isn’t activated by then, Baltimore would be forced to place him on season-ending IR.
Randall could be ready as soon as this week. Since returning to practice ahead of Week 8, he’s logged six straight full participations. The 22-year-old is on the precipice of activation; he’s still ramping up, though. These are the first reps he’s getting since preseason.
But with their season teetering on life support, is it time to activate Randall and see what he can bring to the offense? Baltimore can’t do anything without Lamar Jackson, so why not seek every last-ditch effort possible.
Handing Randall reps makes sense, too. You want size and explosiveness in the backfield? Randall has that. You want a short-yardage passing option to damage with those quick hitters? Randall may be able to do that, as well.
As a runner, Randall possesses home-run potential at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds. You can’t teach that. He can also consistently fight through contact and fall forward for extra yardage, which is crucial when the Ravens’ offensive line struggles to create space.
Derrick Henry and Justice Hill should remain the go-to guys, but Randall should have a handful of carries to at least prove himself.
Adam Randall would give the Baltimore Ravens a versatile threat
More importantly, it’s Adam Randall’s pass-catching prowess that could change the game for Baltimore’s offense. He’s a former wide receiver. He has hands and the movement skills to be dangerous after the catch.
When he transitioned to running back in his 2025 season at Clemson, he still made an impact as a receiver. He hauled in 36 passes for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns. Hill is a reliable pass catcher; Randall has more natural ability.
And Randall’s route running can make him an X-factor out of the backfield. While he’s bigger, his route skills are uncommon. That can create mismatches with linebackers in the open field, giving Jacoby Brissett another target to turn to.
Randall could also contribute on special teams. Baltimore is getting borderline nothing from the kick return unit this year. Rasheen Ali looked better over the last two weeks — he popped a 58-yard return against the Buffalo Bills and averaged 30.3 yards per return on Thursday night.
Still, the inconsistencies are agonizing. If Ali can’t keep it up, Randall would deserve a chance to shine.
Maybe with another clean bill of health this week, we get to see what Adam Randall can offer on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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