Travis Peter Goethel[1] (born July 27, 1987) is a former American football linebacker He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round, (190th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.

[2] In addition to his normally assigned position as linebacker, Goethel served as a backup long snapper.

During the 2012 season opener, regular long snapper Jon Condo suffered a concussion, forcing Goethel into duty.

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen defended Goethel, who had not long snapped since high school, by stating he had not been prepared during full-team drills.

[4] Shortly after he was drafted in 2010, Goethel was the subject of an article by satirical publication The Onion saying that the Raiders selected him to be a realtor.