Ron Kadziel

Ron Kadziel

No. 52
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1949-02-27)February 27, 1949
Place of birth:	Pomona, California
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Pomona Catholic (CA)
College:	Stanford
NFL draft:	1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 129
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (1971)* New England Patriots (1972)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 14 Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Ronald Dennis Kadziel (born February 27, 1949) was an 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.

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