Ralen Goforth

Ralen Goforth (born November 2, 2000)^[1] is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the USC Trojans and for the Washington Huskies.

Ralen Goforth

Personal information
Born:	(2000-11-02) November 2, 2000 (age 24)[1] Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
Position:	Linebacker
High school:	St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
College:	USC (2019–2022) Washington (2023)
NFL draft:	2024: undrafted
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2024)* Michigan Panthers (2025)* DC Defenders (2025)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in (1.86 m)	227 lb (103 kg)	32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.66 s	1.63 s	2.69 s	4.21 s	7.07 s	33.5 in (0.85 m)	9 ft 8 in (2.95 m)	22 reps
All values from Pro Day[15]

Green Bay Packers

On April 30, 2024, Goforth signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.^[16][17] He was waived/injured on August 27, 2024, but returned to the Packers injured reserve list.^[18] On November 5, 2024, the Packers released Goforth from IR with an injury settlement.^[19]

Michigan Panthers

On January 13, 2025, Gofroth signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).^[20] He was released on March 20, 2025.^[21]

DC Defenders

On April 22, 2025, Goforth signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).^[22] He was released on May 6.