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John Goodman (American football)

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John Goodman
No. 95
PositionsDefensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1958-11-21) November 21, 1958 (age 66)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolBerkner
(Richardson, Texas)
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1980: 2nd round, 56th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks10.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

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]