Utah State has received a verbal commitment from Purdue University offensive lineman John Randle Jr. Randle Jr. is 6-foot-4, 290 pounds, and will join the Aggies in time for spring ball and have three years of eligibility remaining.
Randle Jr. saw action in 2 games for the Boilermakers in 2025.
According to On3sports, Randle Jr. is rated as the 2,188th-best transfer portal player nationally and the 168th-best offensive tackle. Randle Jr. committed to the Aggies while on his official visit on Friday.
Following the December 3rd early signing period, Randle Jr. becomes the tenth transfer portal commitment and the twenty-ninth signing/commitment for the Aggies recruiting class of 2026, joining Bishop Gorman HS (NV) wide receiver Kaina Watson, New Mexico State defensive tackle Ta’avili Tuitama, University of Saint Thomas (MN) EDGE rush defensive end Jordan Pendleton, Wyoming cornerback Markie Grant, Oklahoma State University safety David “DK” Kabongo, byu quarterback McCae Hillstead, Oklahoma State offensive lineman Matt “Chewy” Wade, byu cornerback Marcus McKenzie, Mississippi Valley State EDGE rush defensive end Adonis Jackson, and University of Arizona wide receiver Rex Haynes. as post-early signing period additions.