Ralen Goforth Explained
Ralen Goforth |
Current Team: | Green Bay Packers |
Number: | 44 |
Position: | Linebacker |
Birth Date: | 2 November 2000[1] |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 1 |
Weight Lb: | 227 |
College: | USC (2019–2022) Washington (2023) |
Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
Pastteams: |
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Status: | Active |
Ralen Goforth (born November 2, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and for the Washington Huskies.
Early life and high school
Goforth attended high school at St. John Bosco. Coming out of high school, Goforth was rated as a four star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the USC Trojans.[2] [3]
College career
USC
In Goforth's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he tallied 44 tackles with three being for a loss, and two pass deflections.[4] [5] [6] In the 2021 season, Goforth notched 62 tackles with one being for a loss, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble.[7] In the 2022 season opening victory over Rice, Goforth intercepted a pass which he returned 31 yards for a touchdown.[8] During the 2022 season, Goforth totaled 43 tackles, a fumble recovery, an interception, and a touchdown.[9] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Goforth decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[10] [11]
Washington
Goforth decided to transfer to play for the Washington Huskies.[12] [13] In Goforth's lone season with the Huskies in 2023, he totaled 37 tackles with four being for a loss, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[14]
Professional career
On April 30, 2024, Goforth signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[15] [16]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Ralen Goforth. Ourlads.com. May 31, 2024.
- Web site: Grosbard . Adam . St. John Bosco linebacker Ralen Goforth commits to USC . Orange County Register . 19 December 2018 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Young . Ryan . 4-star LB Ralen Goforth discusses USC decision . Rivals.com . 19 December 2018 . 1 June 2024.
- Raley . Dan . Husky Roster Review: Goforth Comes in From Cold to Play at UW . Sports Illustrated . 19 May 2023 . 1 June 2024.
- Hanson . Lars . Goforth Learns UW Playbook, Already Knows How to Inflict LB Damage . Sports Illustrated . 15 August 2023 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Ralen Goforth . Sports Reference . 1 June 2024.
- Tomashoff . Roman . New Dawg Report: Ralen Goforth . Sports Illustrated . 9 February 2023 . 1 June 2024.
- Raley . Dan . Huskies Pick Up Portal Addition in Goforth, USC Linebacker . Sports Illustrated . 19 December 2022 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Vorel . Mike . When it comes to Husky transfer linebacker Ralen Goforth's physicality, hold on to your helmets . The Seattle Times . 10 April 2023 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Chavanelle . Nikki . USC linebacker Ralen Goforth hits NCAA transfer portal . On3.com . 5 December 2022 . 1 June 2024.
- USC transfer portal update: Ralen Goforth among 4 to enter portal . Sports Illustrated . 6 December 2022 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Vorel . Mike . Former USC linebacker Ralen Goforth announces transfer to UW Huskies . The Seattle Times . 19 December 2022 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Vorel . Mike . Notebook: Husky transfer linebacker Ralen Goforth makes USC return . The Seattle Times . 4 November 2023 . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Ralen Goforth 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Packers agree to terms with eight rookie free agents. Packers.com. April 30, 2024.
- Web site: Bretl . Paul . Green Bay Packers UDFA Profile: LB Ralen Goforth . Packers Wire . 14 May 2024 . 1 June 2024.