Tate Randle was drafted No. 220 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 69 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #220
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 69
- Career AV
- 1322nd at Texas Tech
The pick
How Tate Randle came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
69 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 69
- Career approximate value
- 1322nd among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 220
Who came off the board on either side of Tate Randle.
Fairmont State
Henderson State
NC State
Cincinnati
Texas Tech in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tate Randle in the 1982 NFL Draft
Tate Randle is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 220 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 69 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tate Randle drafted?
Tate Randle was selected No. 220 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/tate-randle.
What college did Tate Randle play for?
Tate Randle played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Tate Randle's NFL career turn out?
69 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/tate-randle.