UCLA safety Randall Goforth’s shoulder injury could linger

Safety Randall Goforth practices during UCLA's training camp at Cal State San Bernardino on Aug. 11, 2014. (Micah Escamilla/San Bernardino Sun)

Safety Randall Goforth practices during UCLA’s training camp at Cal State San Bernardino on Aug. 11, 2014. (Micah Escamilla/San Bernardino Sun)

Safety Randall Goforth’s shoulder injury could keep him out for more than just one game.

An All-Pac-12 honorable mention, Goforth separated his right shoulder during UCLA’s win against Memphis more than a week ago, and missed the Bruins’ 20-17 victory over Texas on Saturday. Head coach Jim Mora said the team will decide how to handle the junior’s injury within the next few days — whether that means having him wear a brace, rehab, rest, or undergo surgery.

Goforth, who had started 20 games before his injury, also hurt his left shoulder during UCLA’s training camp.

“We want to make the right decision for his long-term health and the good of the team,” Mora said.

With senior safety Anthony Jefferson also recovering from a sprained ankle, the Bruins will need to lean more on sophomore Tahaan Goodman and true freshman Jaleel Wadood. Wadood looked good in his first career start on Saturday, finishing with nine tackles.

“He showed up,” Mora said of Wadood. “Showed up in the run game. He was where he was supposed to be in the pass game. He didn’t back down at all. He’s a guy that has a lot of football savvy.”