Washington LB Ralen Goforth declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Washington linebacker Ralen Goforth officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. He made the announcement on his Twitter page. Before joining the Huskies for his final year of college football, he played with the USC Trojans for his first four years.
“God 1st”
First off, ALL Glory to God & my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Through my highs and lows my faith has & always will remain in God for I know he has a specific purpose for me for “It is Written.”
“Family”
“I’d like to thank my Family for being my backbone & for always pushing me. Thank you for being my #1 support system. A lot of long and tuff conversations but forever FamBiz.”
“#FightOn”
“To the Trojan family, born & raised in Southern California, wearing that Cardinal & Gold for 4 years & getting my degree from USC was a literal dream come true. Through the highs & the lows of the program I stayed loyal to USC & emptied myself there because that place is very special to me & that city doesn’t deserve anything less than greatness. Wearing those colors, becoming an Alum & EARNING the right to call myself a Trojan 4 Life was an honor.”
“#GoDawgz”
“To Husky Nation, my gratitude to you all extends far & beyond for embracing me into the family. Hearing the “WOOF” before every game, the roar of the crowd erupting in Husky Stadium, the loud siren after every touchdown, the storming of the field, & after every victory hearing Purple Reign. Such continuous support from the city of Seattle & fans made my last year of college football one to remember. You all mean so much to me and hold a very special place in my heart. I poured my heart and soul out on that field for you all every single GameDay & was willing to sacrifice whatever it took to get the job done. I didn’t know much about Husky football when I first came, didn’t know anybody at all in Seattle, but I can sit here a year later & say that it was a blessing & a privilege to wear the Purple & Gold & be able to call myself a DAWG 4 Life.”
He also thanked a few others before officially declaring for the draft. “With all that being said, I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me in my next chapter as I will be entering the 2024 NFL Draft.”
Goforth racked up 37 tackles this year for the Washington Huskies. The best season of his college football career came in 2021, when he tallied 60 tackles for the USC Trojans.
More on the 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.
Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.
The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.
Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.
The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.