The B.C. Lions released linebacker Ralen Goforth from the practice squad on Wednesday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Ralen Goforth is six foot one and weighs 227 pounds. The 25-year-old from Long Beach, California, signed with the B.C. Lions on January 2, 2026. In 2026, he made 11 tackles in two preseason games, earning a spot on the practice roster. Goforth would later appear in six regular season games with two tackles on special teams.
The Green Bay Packers signed Goforth as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. In 2024, he made 15 tackles (8 solos, 7 assists) in three preseason games. The Packers released him on November 5, 2024.
Goforth signed with the Michigan Panthers on January 14, 2025. He attended training camp and was released on March 20, 2025. The D.C. Defenders signed Goforth on April 21, 2025. He did not play for the Defenders and was released on May 7, 2025.
Collegiately, Goforth played three seasons at USC (2019-21) with 106 tackles (41 solos, 65 assists), four tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 29 games for the Trojans.
Then, he transferred to Washington in 2022 with 37 tackles (20 solos, 17 assists), four tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Huskies.
