In the early 1980s, Pat Randolph was the start running back in Delaware County, churning out large chunks of yardage for Ridley. He still holds records for the Green Raiders and went to West Virginia.

Well, it appears his son is following in dad's footsteps. A sophomore at Ridley, Jalen Randolph is opening eyes as a running back and linebacker. For now, Randolph's biggest impact has come on the defensive side of the ball. With junior Sam Dixon-Dougan getting the majority of the carries, Randolph has had to make the most of his five-to-seven carries per game.

Still, he's shown glimpses of a big future. In the Green Raiders' win over Strath Haven last week, Randolph's first two carries went for eight and 14 yards. Both should have been three-yard gains at most. But Randolph's elusiveness, speed and power enabled him to juke a few defenders and make something out of nothing.

Randolph already has good size (6-0, 190) and is only going to get better. Big things await.