With the lost of DT Kendall Langford to St. Louis in free agency and just recently cutting 2nd round disappointment DT Phillip Merling, the Dolphins add Kheeston Randall from Texas.  Very nice size at 6'4, 293 lbs, Randall is strong against the run and has played NT in 3-4 defense, but provides little in regards to pass rush.

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Overview

Randall is a strong force up front, in the mold of many former Longhorns who aren't completely athletic but effective with bull rushing and manhandling linemen. Randall plays in spots for Texas and is hardly ever on the field in passing situations. He played the nose position in many 3-4 type alignments but is undersized for the pros. He has sixth-round value.

Analysis

Strengths

Randall is an instinctual player who always seems to pick and choose his spots correctly when slanting and stunting. He seems to be crafty and able to avoid double teams to be a major factor against the run. He can hold up blocks well at the point, then shed quickly. Randall uses his hands well here and also as a pass rusher.

Weaknesses

Randall is a non-factor on passing downs. Not only is he usually pulled out of the game for obvious passing situations, but he is ineffective when he does get his chance.

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Overall Football Traits Production 2 "2008: (8/0) - 2-0-0 2009: (14/10) - 23-3-2 2010: (12/12) - 39-13--1 2011: (13/13) -- 34-5-1 Career: 6PBU-1FF-2 Blocked Kicks" Height-Weight-Speed 2 On the lighter side for a defensive tackle prospect but above-average height and can add weight to frame. Possesses average arm length (33.3') and hand size (9.5'). Top-end speed is slightly above-average. Has the frame to line up at defensive end in a base three-man front. Durability 1 Three-year starter that appeared in 51 games including 35 starts and durability isn't an issue at this point. Intangibles 2 Winner of UT's Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award in 2011. Member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll in spring of 2009. Active in community service.     1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal Defensive Tackle Specific Traits Versus the Run 2 Flashes the ability to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. Strong enough to hold ground one-on-one more times than not. Flashes the ability to anchor against double-teams when stays low but starts to stand up as works upfield. Can lose balance when plays too high and teams block down. Tends to duck head initially and late locating the ball at times. Can lock out and control defender when gets into sound initial position. Average upper body strength (28) and arm length (33.3) for a defensive tackle prospect. Gap discipline is a bit inconsistent. Doesn't have the burst or overall range to consistently make plays in pursuit. Pass Rush Skills 4 Flashes effective swim move. Flashes the ability to collapse the pocket when stays low but again has problems keeping pads down as works upfield. While quick for size doesn't close well and late getting to the quarterback at times. Straight-line athlete that doesn't shake offensive linemen and can whiff when gets a clear shot. Gets hands up in passing windows. Can do better job of timing jumps and elevating but excellent vertical (34) for defensive tackle. Quickness (hands/feet) 3 Above-average initial quickness (1.62 10-yard split at the combine) for defensive end let alone defensive tackle prospect but it doesn't always show up on film. Flashes the ability to shoot gaps but doesn't appear to read or anticipate snap well. Average hand speed but hands are stronger than quick. Toughness/Motor 3 Flashes above-average toughness and the willingness to fight through double-teams but takes the easy way out and runs around blocks at times. Average motor and doesn't play every down with same sense of urgency. Shows better effort rushing the passer than does chasing the run.   1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal