Justin Goltz

Justin Goltz (born August 23, 1987) is a gridiron football quarterback who is retired. He played college football at Occidental College.

Justin Goltz
Born: (1987-08-23) August 23, 1987
Walled Lake, Michigan
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)QB
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
CollegeOccidental Tigers
HandRight
Career history
As player
2009Detroit Lions*
2010Sacramento Mountain Lions*
20102014Winnipeg Blue Bombers
20142015Edmonton Eskimos*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Goltz has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Sacramento Mountain Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early years

Goltz attended Walled Lake Central High School in Walled Lake, Michigan. Goltz was a 3-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball) at Division III Occidental College.

Professional career

He attended NFL Rookie Mini-Camp with the Detroit Lions in 2009, but was not signed to a contract. Goltz was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 UFL draft by Dennis Green and the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in October 2010. On July 26, 2013, he played his first game as starting quarterback, following an injury to Buck Pierce.[1]

Personal

His wife, Meri-De, is former professional beach and indoor volleyball player.[2]

References


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