Ron Kadziel

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Ron Kadziel
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1949-02-27) February 27, 1949 (age 72)
Pomona, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Pomona Catholic (CA)
College:Stanford
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 129
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Ronald Dennis Kadziel (born February 27, 1949) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New England Patriots. He played college football at Stanford University.

Early years[]

Kadziel attended Pomona Catholic High School, where he practiced football and baseball. He was drafted as a catcher by the Minnesota Twins after graduation, but turned down the signing bonus to play college football.

He accepted a football scholarship from Stanford University. He was a backup tight end as a sophomore and junior.

As a senior, he was converted into a linebacker. He became a starter, posting 56 tackles and 2 interceptions, even though he was limited with a pulled thigh muscle that he suffered in mid-season.

Professional career[]

Kadziel was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round (129th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 7.[1]

On March 8, 1972, he signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots.[2] He started the season opener at weakside linebacker against the Cincinnati Bengals, but was demoted afterwards in favor of Ron Acks.[3] On July 23, 1973, he announced his retirement from professional football.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Patriots Sign Linebacker". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Mazur benches four, realigns defense". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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