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Played his best game in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and continued that progress during the spring ... Has made a strong bid for the open starting job at cornerback ... Had an interception in the Blue/White Spring Game ... Has shown rapidly improving coverage ability ... Continuing to work to add strength ... Hopes to continue the recent tradition of outstanding Wildcats from LaGrange (Ga.) High School, following the footsteps of All-SEC linebackers Wesley Woodyard and Braxton Kelley and wide receiver DeMoreo Ford. Statistics 2008 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 12 games as a reserve cornerback and on special teams ... Made four tackles ... His top performance came in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, when he broke up two passes and also made a tackle. 2007 (Freshman): Redshirted. High School: Second-team all-state as a senior at LaGrange (Ga.) High School ... Three-year letterman who started at safety during his senior season and cornerback and wide receiver as a junior ... Continued the tradition of Grangers at UK, joining former Wildcat Wesley Woodyard and current Cats Braxton Kelley and DeMoreo Ford ... Picked for the all-county team two years ... Missed the early part of his senior year because of an injury, but still totaled 38 tackles and six pass breakups ... Also the team's primary punt returner, averaging 18.6 yards per punt return ... Team won the state championship his sophomore season and lost to the eventual state titlist his other two years ... Coached by Steve Pardue ... "Randall has a really big upside," Pardue said. "As his body develops he's going to do great things. As a defensive back, he has a great break on the ball." ... Three-year letterman in basketball ... Also will be a three-year letterman in track ... Athletic ability is indicated by the fact that he competes in the high jump, 110-meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles ... Member of the school's DECA Club ... Narrowed his choices to Tulane, South Carolina, and East Carolina before picking the Wildcats. Personal: Born in Huntsville, Ala. ... Son of Randall E. Burden Sr. and Varice J. Burden ... Major is social work. Community Cats: Guest visitor at the Dance Blue Marathon (2008). |
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