Randall Ward Brings NFL-Frame Size and Untapped Upside to Western Illinois' DL
In the 2024 season, Randall Ward was a redshirt sophomore defensive lineman at Western Illinois listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, and the roster notes he appeared in 2 games without recording a stat. His biggest differentiator is the blend of sturdy size and multi-position background—he was recruited as a linebacker in 2023 before moving to the defensive line—plus a strong prep résumé as a first-team all-district, all-metro, and all-state honoree. That makes him more of a development bet than a finished product, but the ceiling is there if your staff likes active, teachable trench players with room to grow.
