Keith Randolph Jr. is an american football player who last played for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team in 2023. Randolph is a senior out of University of Illinois who declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Standing at 6 ft 5 in and weighing nearly 300 lb., Randolph plays the defensive tackle position.
Randolph’s football journey began at Belleville West High School in Belleville, Illinoi. He also played on the school’s basketball team as well. Scouting websites like ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals rated him as a three-star athlete in football coming out of high school.
Randolph’s college career began in 2019 as a true freshman. Although he received some play time on the football team, he ended up redshirting the year having participated in only four games. With the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he once again could only feature in five games, but his moment to shine came in 2021 as his ten games resulted in 42 tackles, 4 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. He finished the next two seasons in a more or less consistent manner as he had in 2021 and then decided to enter the NFL Draft after his fifth year of college.
Randolph’s scouting reports show that he has what it takes to become a good backup but for him to become a potential starter, he will have to work on his game much more. With the NFL Draft, just a few days away, most mock drafts have him as a day 3 prospect.
Who are Keith Randolph’s Parents?
Keith Randolph’s parents are Kimberly Randolph and Keith Randolph Sr. The highly skilled football player is the pair’s first child who was born on September 1, 2001. Keith Randolph Jr. has two brothers named Kaleb and Kaden.
Keith Randolph Mother
Kimberly Randolph is the mother of Keith Randolph Jr. She also goes by the name Kimm Lane-Randolph as per her Facebook page. Randolph’s mother is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and is currently residing in O'Fallon, Illinois.
She completed her education at Parkway South High School in Missouri and her higher education at McKendree University in Illinois. As for her professional life, she is currently working at East St. Louis School District 189.
Keith Randolph Father
Randolph’s father is Keith Randolph Sr. Unfortunately, there is no other information available about his father.
What Nationality are Keith Randolph’s Parents?
Randolph’s mother is an American by birth as she was born in St. Louis, Missouri. As for his father, there are no details about his place of birth or nationality.
Keith Randolph Jr. though, is also an American by birth, having been born in Belleville, Illinois.
FAQs on Keith Randolph Parents
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Keith Randolph’s draft projection based on several mock drafts is a day three prospect who should be selected between rounds 5 and 7.
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Keith Randolph was born in Belleville, Illinois on September 1, 2001.
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Keith Randolph’s major is Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.
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Keith Randolph is a senior at the University of Illinois.
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Keith Randolph had a 40 time of 5.15 seconds at the 2024 NFL Combine.