Ron Kadziel

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.

Ron Kadziel
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1949-02-27) February 27, 1949
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 ยท PFR

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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