Randy Colling

Randy Colling (born May 10, 1990) is an American-Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Gannon Golden Knights.

Early life Randy Colling was born on May 10, 1990, in Arcade, New York. He attended Pioneer High School in Yorkshire, New York. For his performance during the 2011 season, he was named a first-team All-American by D2football.com and Beyond College Sports Network, a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, Daktronics, and D2ProDay.com, and an honorable mention All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette.

On November 7, 2012, Colling was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for the Gladiators from 2013 to 2016, recording AFL career totals of 49 solo tackles, 46 assisted tackles, 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. He garnered first-team All-Arena recognition in 2016 at nose guard. Colling also played in ArenaBowl XXVII in 2014. The Bills attempted to convert him to offensive guard. He was later released on May 29, 2014, after the second day of offseason practices. He dressed in five games overall for the Stampeders during the 2017 CFL season as a defensive tackle, and posted five tackles on defense. Colling had multiple stints on the injured list. He also dressed for the West Division final and the 105th Grey Cup. He was released on June 10, 2018.

Coaching career Colling later returned to his alma mater, Pioneer High School, as a wrestling and football coach.