Randall Goforth facts for kids
Goforth with UCLA in 2016
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | January 27, 1994 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school: | Long Beach Poly |
| College: | UCLA |
| Undrafted: | 2017 |
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Randall Jordan Goforth (born January 27, 1994) is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's passes. Randall Goforth played college football for the UCLA Bruins.
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College Football Journey
Randall Goforth started his college football career at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2012. He was a freshman, which means it was his first year. He played in all 14 games that season. He even started in five of them. By the end of his first year, he had made 39 tackles.
Becoming a Key Player
In 2013, Goforth became a starter for the Bruins in his sophomore year. This means he was in his second year of college. He played in all 13 games and became a leader for the team's defense. He made many tackles that year.
By his junior season, Goforth was seen as a potential player for the NFL draft. This is where professional teams choose college players. He was one of the best players on the Bruins' defense.
Injury and Comeback
On August 20, 2014, Goforth showed his skills in the first game of the season against Virginia. He made 5 tackles and ran 75 yards for a touchdown after picking up a fumble. A fumble is when a player drops the ball. Sadly, in the very next game, he got an injury that ended his season.
Because of his injury, Goforth was given a "redshirt" year by the NCAA. This meant he could play another year of college football later. In his redshirt junior season (2015), he was named to the second-team All-Pac-12 defense. This is a big honor for college players.
College Career Highlights
During his time at UCLA, Randall Goforth made a total of 250 tackles. He also caught 10 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
College Statistics
Here are Randall Goforth's statistics from his college career:
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| Solo | Assists | Tot. | TFL | Sack | Int. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | PD | FR | Yds. | TD | FF | ||||||
| 2012 | UCLA | 14 | 27 | 12 | 39 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2013 | UCLA | 13 | 45 | 32 | 77 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||
| 2014† | UCLA | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2015 | UCLA | 13 | 40 | 29 | 69 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2016 | UCLA | 11 | 44 | 14 | 58 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Career | 43 | 162 | 88 | 250 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 10 | 168 | 16.8 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 75 | 1 | 4 | ||||
- † Goforth suffered an injury and was granted a redshirt by the NCAA.
Professional Football Career
After college, Randall Goforth was not chosen in the 2017 NFL draft. This means he was "undrafted." However, he still signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2017, Goforth joined the Philadelphia Eagles. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL during training camp on July 29, 2017. An ACL injury is a serious knee injury. Because of this, he was placed on injured reserve. This meant he could not play for the entire 2017 season.
Even though he didn't play, Goforth was part of the Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII. They beat the New England Patriots 41-33. This was a huge achievement for the team. On July 24, 2018, Goforth was released by the Eagles.
Playing for the Arizona Hotshots
In 2018, Goforth signed with the Arizona Hotshots. This team was part of a new league called the Alliance of American Football (AAF). He played for them in the 2019 season. He was released by the Hotshots on March 6, 2019.
Life After Football
On June 11, 2021, Randall Goforth shared exciting news on Instagram. He announced that he had successfully finished his training to become a police officer. He joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Goforth said his goal is to help bring positive change and unity to the community of Los Angeles. Even though he joined the LAPD, he was still considered an NFL Free Agent for a time.
