Randy Sidler

Randy Sidler
Profile
Position	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born	February 4, 1956 (age 69); Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school	Danville (PA)
College	Penn State
NFL draft	1978: 5th round, 113th overall pick
Career history
	New York Jets (1978); Washington Redskins (1979);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-American (1977); First-team All-East (1977);

Last updated January 31, 2026

Randall Kevin Sidler (born February 4, 1956) is a former professional American football player. Sidler was selected by the New York Jets in the 5th round of the 1978 NFL draft but never played an NFL game.^[1] He left the Jets training camp and took a break from football. The Washington Redskins then traded for him, but he did not represent them either.^[2]

He was named first-team All-American in 1977 ^[3] after amassing 65 tackles and four sacks during his career as a nose guard at Penn State.

Sidler is a graduate Danville High School in Danville, Pennsylvania, where his football jersey has been retired.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

↑ "1978 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
↑ Redskins Want Randy Sidler to Play
↑ Four players repeat on All-American Team

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[1] "1978 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.

[2] Redskins Want Randy Sidler to Play

[3] Four players repeat on All-American Team

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