UCLA safety Randall Goforth to undergo surgery on both shoulders, out for season
A significant contributor on UCLA’s defense is expected to miss the rest of the season.
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that junior safety Randall Goforth will undergo surgery on both of his shoulders. He separated his right shoulder against Memphis on September 6 and had previously suffered a similar injury to his left shoulder during preseason camp.
The Times’ report says the surgeries and subsequent rehabilitation will keep him out “likely until next fall.”
In two games this season, Goforth had seven tackles and also returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown in the Bruins’ win over Virginia in Week 1. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Goforth started all 13 games for the Bruins last season and was fourth on the team with 78 tackles. He also registered three interceptions and was named honorable mention all-Pac-12.
He also started five games as a true freshman while making 40 tackles and intercepting one pass.
A native of Long Beach, Calif., Goforth was a three-star recruit in UCLA’s 2012 class.
With Goforth out, sophomore Tahaan Goodman will start.
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