Ron Goetz

Ron Goetz (born February 8, 1968) is a former gridiron football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played college football at Minnesota.

Ron Goetz
Born: (1968-02-08) February 8, 1968
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight236 lb (107 kg)
CollegeMinnesota
High schoolWaconia High School
(Waconia, Minnesota)
NFL draft1990 / Round: 12 / Pick: 324
Drafted byMinnesota Vikings
Career history
As player
1990Minnesota Vikings*
1991–1992Barcelona Dragons
1993Ottawa Rough Riders
1994–1997Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
  • CFL All-Star (1994)
  • Second team All-WLAF (1991)
Career stats
Tackles290
Sacks21.0
Interceptions6

College career

Goetz played was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers for four season. He played fullback as a freshman before moving to linebacker.[1] He moved to middle linebacker going into his senior year and was named honorable mention All-Big Tean after finishing third on the team with 68 tackles, five passes broken up and a fumble recovery.[2][3]

Professional career

Goetz was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round of the 1990 NFL Draft.[4] He was signed by the Barcelona Dragons in 1991 and spent two seasons with the team.[5] He was named second team All-WLAF in his first year after making 50 tackles with four interceptions and three fumble recoveries.[6]

In 1993, Goetz was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders.[7] He was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders before the 1994 season.[8] In his first season with the team he finished second in the league with 117 tackles, seven sacks and four interceptions and was named All-CFL. Goetz played four seasons for Saskatchewan before retiring in 1997.[9]

Personal life

Goetz is the uncle of former Minnesota and current NFL tight end Maxx Williams.[10]

References
  1. Drovetto, Tony (February 18, 2015). "Maxx Williams utilizing lessons learned from NFL father at 2015 NFL Scouting Combine". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  2. Markus, Robert (September 2, 1988). "MINNESOTA TRYING TO BUILD A CONTENDER AROUND 2 STARS". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  3. "12-20-12 Down Memory Lane". Sun Patriot. December 20, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  4. "The Complete Minnesota Vikings Draft Pick Database". DailyNorseman.com. SB Nation. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. "Bicknell carries country to Spain". European Stars And Stripes. March 23, 1991. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  6. "1991 All-World League Team". The News. Boca Raton, Florida. May 25, 1991. p. 5D. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  7. "1995 JOGO #197 Ron Goetz". Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  8. Vanstone, Rob (April 5, 2019). "Rob Vanstone: More memorable names and games in Saskatchewan Roughriders history". The Airdrie Echo. Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  9. "Ron Goetz". Profootballarchive.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  10. Liz Clarke (August 11, 2020). "NFL draft tight end overview: Minnesota's Maxx Williams stands out among thin crop". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
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