Adam Randall will bring 'big-play potential' to Clemson offense

Clemson freshman receiver Adam Randall is getting closer and closer to being back at full speed.

Randall was in a green non-contact jersey at practice this week and was “running routes” according to offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter.

There is still no exact timetable for his return, but it’s clear that he is progressing well.

“He was doing some stuff, not getting touched yet, but he was still running a lot of good routes and just getting back into the swing of things,” Streeter said. “He’s getting back to the football shape he needs to be in as far as a receiver. He did some good things and it’s really, really neat to see him out there at this time in his recovery.”

When Randall does get back on the field, he should be able to immediately help Clemson’s offense.

The Myrtle Beach native is 6-foot-2, 230 pounds and was clocked as the fastest receiver at a Tigers practice during fall camp.

Randall also made a ton of plays during the spring prior to going down with a torn ACL and established himself as one of the better receivers on the team.

“He brings a lot of big-play potential. He made plays in the run game and in the pass game, but he made the 1-on-1 plays a lot against some of our best guys on defense,” Streeter said. “It was very, very exciting and gave the offense confidence. That big-play mentality is the biggest thing [he brings].”

Clemson receivers are hoping to have a bounce-back year after the unit and the Tigers offense as a whole struggled in 2021.

Joseph Ngata, EJ Williams, Beaux Collins, Dacari Collins and Brannon Spector return, while fellow freshman Antonio Williams is also expected to play an immediate role.

Clemson needs its quarterbacks to play better as well, whether it be DJ Uiagalelei or Cade Klubnik. But they should also have more talent to work with.