Randall Telfer

Randall Telfer (born May 16, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life Telfer was born on May 16, 1992, in Rancho Cucamonga, California. His mother was a physical therapist.

Telfer attended Rancho Cucamonga High School, where he received a 3.5 grade point average. He had no familiarity with football and had never played the game, but head coach Nick Baiz convinced him to begin playing in his freshman year. His height and swiftness led to his being cast as a wide receiver, but he was so poor at catching footballs that he didn't play that year. He played only minimally his sophomore year, but had so rapidly developed as an athlete that he became the team's second receiver in his junior year. In the 2008 season, he caught 42 passes for and five touchdowns. Rancho Cucamonga won the Southern Section Central Division high school championship football game 21–7 over Upland High School. Telfer caught a touchdown that helped win the game for RCHS.

Head coach Pete Carroll successfully recruited Telfer for the University of Southern California (USC), where he attended upon receiving an athletic scholarship. In the spring, the NCAA punished USC for numerous rules and recruiting violations,

Telfer played with numerous leg injuries in the 2013 season. Coaching staff permitted him to play, but counseled him several times that he should take a more prudent approach to his health. Defensive line coach Ed Orgeron was named the interim head coach, and led the team to a 6–2 record. Over the past two seasons, Telfer caught another 18 passes, five for touchdowns.

Steve Sarkisian was named USC's permanent head coach at the end of the 2013 season. Telfer had arthroscopic surgery on a knee in the spring of 2014, which kept him out of spring training camp. Although many in the press predicted he would have the breakout fifth-year season,

Professional career Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns selected Telfer in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft with the 198th overall pick. Telfer signed a four-year contract with the Browns on May 6, 2015, although terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. A later report said the terms were worth $2.397 million, which included a $117,537 signing bonus.

On July 28, 2015, head coach Mike Pettine announced that Telfer would sit out training camp and remain idle until at least midseason. Pettine said that although some athletes return from mid-foot surgery in four to six months, the team would wait eight months and reevaluate Telfer's ability to play in October.

Telfer played 14 games in the 2016 season under new head coach Hue Jackson, catching two passes for four yards and spending most of his time as a blocker.

On May 2, 2018, Telfer was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for linebacker Dadi Nicolas. However two days later, the trade was called off and voided. Telfer was waived by the Browns.

Indianapolis Colts On May 7, 2018, Telfer was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts, only to be waived the next day after failing his physical.

On August 24, 2018, Telfer announced his retirement from the NFL.