Randy Staats

He continued his collegiate success at Syracuse University, earning USILA Honorable Mention All-American honors in 2015. His professional journey began when he was drafted 6th overall by the Georgia Swarm in the 2015 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft and 29th overall in the 2015 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Entry Draft. Staats made an immediate impact, earning the 2016 NLL Rookie of the Year award after setting a league rookie point record with 95 points. During this early career phase, he also earned a World Lacrosse Championship Bronze Medal in 2014 and was a World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Runner-up in 2015.

Beyond his on-field achievements, Randy Staats is deeply committed to the growth and promotion of lacrosse, particularly within Indigenous communities. He is a passionate advocate for the inclusion of the Haudenosaunee in the Olympic Games, championing their rightful place in international sports. Most recently, Staats earned a World Lacrosse Box Championships Bronze Medal in 2024, underscoring his continued excellence and leadership at the highest levels of the sport.