Randal Hill converted from DB to WR in college playing for the Miami Hurricanes from 1988-’90.
He caught 107 passes for 1643 yards and 11 TDs, while also returning 54 kickoffs for 1169 yards.
A first round choice of the Miami Dolphins in 1991.
Traded to the Phoenix Cardinals early on during the season for a first round pick in 1992.
Had a career high 58 catches for 861 yards and 3 TDs in 1992.
After 1993 season, signed with the Miami Dolphins, playing for them through 1996.
Played a final season in New Orleans in 1997, catching 55 passes for 761 yards and 2 TDs.
Caught career long 89 yard game winning TD against Chicago in ’97 .
Signed with Chicago in 1998 but didn’t make the squad and opted to retire.
Worked in law enforcement after retirement, and dabbled in politics.
Star Pics 1992, #17
NOTES:
Randal had been on my list for years and I sent out to him in 2017. Never getting him back, I tried again 3 years later and got him on three set needs: Action Packed Rookies 1991, ’92, and his Gameday card. I assumed that the mail gods had eaten my previous attempt back in ’17.
Well lo and behold to my surprise waiting for me at my in-laws house was this envelope. Among them was two more Action Packed Rookies cards and the original Star Pics card from 2017.
Earlier this year Paxton Lynch took the number two spot on my longest waits, and now it looks like this one dethrones it by a little over 100 days.
Alex Barrett played DL for San Diego State from 2013-’16.
He appeared in 44 contests, posting 165 total tackles, 39 TFL, 18.0 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
Signed as an UDFA by the Detroit Lions following the 2017 NFL Draft.
Spent a good portion of 2017/’18 on and off the practice squad.
Opted to sign with the San Diego Fleet of the AAF during the tail end of 2018.
In 8 contests, he had 15 tackles and 2.0 sacks.
Quickly signed with the Raiders following the end of the AAF in 2019.
Released with an injury settlement in September of that year.
Joined the 49ers in November of 2019.
Has spent time on and off the team’s practice squad and active roster through 2024.
NOTES:
I tracked down Barrett and was lucky enough to get his autograph on his AAF card, but because of the date it must have gotten lost in the shuffle of the new year. Although not an action shot of Barrett, it’s still a really nice card, and the color really stands out on it, showcasing his lanky frame.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
