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 (age 57)
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	American
Position(s)	Linebacker
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	236 lb (107 kg)
College	Minnesota
High school	Waconia High School (Waconia, Minnesota)
NFL draft	1990, round: 12, pick: 324
Drafted by	Minnesota Vikings
Career history
As player
1990	Minnesota Vikings*
1991	Philadelphia Eagles*
1991–1992	Barcelona Dragons
1992	Kansas City Chiefs*
1993	Ottawa Rough Riders
1994–1997	Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star (1994) Second team All-WLAF (1991)
Career stats
Tackles	290
Sacks	21.0
Interceptions	6

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]