Randle was drafted in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He quickly established himself as one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the league. He was selected to seven consecutive Pro Bowls from 1993 to 1999 and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
Randle was known for his relentless pursuit of the quarterback and his ability to disrupt the opposing team's offense. He was a master of the spin move, which he used to great effect to get past offensive linemen. He was also adept at batting down passes and forcing fumbles.
Randle recorded double-digit sacks in eight of his 14 seasons, including a career-high 15.5 sacks in 1997. He finished his career with 137.5 sacks, which ranks him sixth all-time in NFL history. He also holds the record for most sacks in a single season by a defensive tackle with 18.5 in 1997.
Randle was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. He is remembered as one of the best defensive linemen of his era and is widely considered one of the greatest players in Vikings history.
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