Randy Rich
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Bakersfield, California, U.S.
| No. 31, 40, 27, 24 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 28, 1953 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North (Bakersfield) |
| College | New Mexico (1972–1975) |
| NFL draft | 1976: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Randy Wayne Rich (born December 28, 1953) is an American former professional football defensive back who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of New Mexico.
Randy Wayne Rich was born on December 28, 1953, in Bakersfield, California.[1] played high school football at North High School in Bakersfield and was on the varsity team for three years.[2] He played running back and defensive back in high school while also returning punts and kicks.[2] Rich rushed for over 2,400 yards in high school.[2] He was on the junior varsity baseball team his freshman year and a letterman in track as a sophomore and junior.[2]
College career
Rich was a four-year letterman for the New Mexico Lobos of the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 1975.[1] He was the first freshman to ever start in the Lobos' secondary.[2] He led the country in punt returns his senior year.[2]