Timothy Ray Goad (born February 28, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He attended high school at Patrick County High School in Stuart, VA and was a member of the Cougar varsity football team. He played offensive tackle and defensive tackle for the team. After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he played on the defensive line. After college, Goad was drafted in the fourth round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.[1] He made his first professional appearance on September 4, 1988, in a 28–3 Patriots' victory. He played seven seasons in New England. In 1995, he played for the Cleveland Browns, and finished his career with the Baltimore Ravens in 1996.[2] In 1998, Goad became the jackman for the NASCAR team Wood Brothers Racing, while also serving at Petty Enterprises and Kevin Harvick Incorporated, the latter in which he served as pit coach.[3] He also worked as a professional bass fisherman.[4] He currently resides in Pittsboro, NC C.I.D.. Area 3

Tim Goad
No. 72, 73
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1966-02-28) February 28, 1966 (age 58)
Claudville, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Patrick County (Stuart, Virginia)
College:North Carolina
NFL draft:1988 / round: 4 / pick: 87
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:543
Sacks:14.5
Fumble recoveries:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Tim Goad". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Pockrass, Bob (January 31, 2014). "NFL and NASCAR: Former NFL stars who dabbled in stock-car racing". Sporting News. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  4. ^ "Life in the Fast Lane Times 3". Carolinaoutdoors.net. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.