The [New England Patriots](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots) can take their pick of positions to address during the 2026 NFL Draft.
It’s easy to see them targeting someone who can rush the passer, depth options at linebacker and/or tight end, competition along the offensive line, someone who can provide a spark to the skill position group, and... well, pretty much anything else you can think of.
I just don't think they can do it all…
If the club intends on putting itself in a position to regularly contend, it will need to prioritize things perfectly and put together another superb draft class -- which might just include Clemson Tigers running back Adam Randall:
**Bio:**
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**Adam Randall**
**_Position:_** _RB_
**_Height:_** _6' 3"_
**_Weight:_** _232 lbs_
**_Hand:_** _9 3/4"_
**_Arm:_** _32 3/8"_
**_Scouting Combine:_** _4.50 (40), 37" (Vertical), 10' 4" (Broad), 26 (Bench Press)_
**_2025 Stats:_** _13 G, 814 RUSH YDS, 254 REC YDS, 13 TD, 204 TOUCHES_
**Pros:**
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Randall made the best decision of his life last offseason, converting from wide receiver to running back and immediately turning himself into one of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft -- nearly doubling his career scrimmage yardage total (577 from 2022-2024; 1,068 in 2025) in the process of becoming one of the most versatile weapons in the ACC (one of two players with 800+ rushing yards and 250+ receiving yards alongside Duke's Nate Sheppard).
* OBVIOUSLY VERSATILE, STILL SAW TIME IN THE SLOT AFTER CONVERTING TO RB
* SUPERB SIZE AND SPEED
* SHOWED CONTINUED GROWTH THROUGHOUT SEASON, HAS PLENTY OF ROOM TO CONTINUE GETTING BETTER
* PHYSICAL PLAYER, INITIATES CONTACT AND WINS BATTLES IN THE GAP
* MISMATCH NIGHTMARE FOR LB
**Cons:**
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Randall will be a project, as he has only one year of experience at the position and dealt with a string of injuries during his first few seasons at Clemson.
* FOOTWORK LEAVES PLENTY TO BE DESIRED
* NEEDS WORK IN PASS PROTECTION, DOESN'T QUITE GET IT
* DOESN'T LET PHYSICAL TALENT TAKE OVER, OVERTHINKER WITH BALL IN HIS HANDS
* PROJECT PLAYER
**Grade and Player Comparison:**
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Randall isn't going to do very much offensively during his rookie season -- teams will be betting on what he projects to be and not what he actually is. I don't think that means it isn't a good bet, though, as there is some special teams value and a pretty decent chance that he turns into a good rotational running back.
If you take his raw talent and physical ability into account, he is the exact type of player offensive coordinators fall in love with and push for to be added to the roster.
**_GRADE:_** _C+_
**_PLAYER COMP:_** _Samaje Perine_
**The Patriots \_\_\_\_\_\_ Adam Randall:**
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"could add an entirely new element to the offense by drafting"
Randall isn't going to be the next James White, or Kevin Faulk, or Shane Vereen. Randall could, however, provide bits and pieces of what those players provided -- catch the ball out of the backfield, contribute on special teams, run that little trick play where the quarterback pretends the ball is snapped over his head. Josh McDaniels can figure this thing out, and given the fact that the organization already brought him in for a pre-draft visit, you can be sure that he has pushed to start working with the young man.
**_More NFL:_** [**_Patriots Offseason Preview: Everything Team Must Address In 2026_**](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots/news/patriots-offseason-preview-everything-team-must-address-2026/aaf2d2af915aac61a95dded5)