John Goodman (American football)

John Richard Goodman (born November 21, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Goodman played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners under head coach Barry Switzer,[1] and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.[2]

John Goodman
No. 95
Position:Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1958-11-21) November 21, 1958 (age 66)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Berkner
(Richardson, Texas)
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:1980 / round: 2 / pick: 56
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:10.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Personal life

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He currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma.[3] Goodman's daughter, Chelsea Goodman, attended Oklahoma as a high jumper.[4] She is currently married and has two children with Philadelphia Eagles' offensive tackle Lane Johnson.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "John Goodman". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "1980 NFL Draft". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Carlson, Jenni. "Collected wisdom: John Goodman, former OU and Steelers defensive end". The Oklahoman. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Athletics Communications Staff (January 8, 2010). "First Meet Not A Problem For Sooners". Sooner Sports. University of Oklahoma. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  5. ^ "Lane Jonson and Wife Chelsea Celebrate Eagles Draft; Twitter Responds in Kind". bleacherreport.com. April 25, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2018.[permanent dead link]