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The New York Jets recently claimed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Mario Goodrich off waivers from the Denver Broncos. Today we break Goodrich down in detail.
The 25-year old Goodrich is listed at 6’0″ and 186 pounds and was undrafted out of Clemson in 2022. He has played in four NFL games, all with the Eagles in 2023, starting one. He also played in the UFL.
Background
Goodrich was a highly regarded four-star high school recruit who was ranked 99th in the nation and third in the state of Missouri by Rivals and sixth-best at the cornerback position by 247 sports.
He headed to Clemson but played a reserve role in his first two seasons. In 27 games, he had 14 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception.
Goodrich made his first four starts in his junior year in 2020 and ended the season with 13 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions.
Having sat behind the likes of AJ Terrell, Trayvon Mullen and Derion Kendrick during his first three seasons, Goodrich finally became a full-time starter in 2021. He started all 12 games and had 42 tackles, 12 passes defensed and two interceptions as he earned first team all-ACC honors and was named as a PFF third team all-American.
He had a shot at being a late round draft pick but underwhelming offseason workouts led to him not being selected. However, the Eagles signed him as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2022 season.
Goodrich spent his rookie year on the practice squad but returned on a futures deal in 2023 and made the roster, although he was released back to the practice squad in October having registered five tackles in four games.
Having once again signed a futures deal in 2024, he was released early on in camp and ended up with the Giants. However, he went onto injured reserve at the end of preseason.
Having not played in 2024, Goodrich opted to join the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions earlier this year. He played in seven games with them, starting five, and recorded 15 tackles and four pass breakups.
Denver signed him at the end of the UFL season in June but waived him in early August. The Jets claimed Goodrich on waivers early on in camp and he has played for them in the first two preseason games.
Let’s move onto some more in-depth analysis of what Goodrich brings to the table as a player, based on extensive research and film study.
Measurables/Athleticism
Goodrich weighed in at just 176 at the scouting combine but was 191 in time for his pro day. He has below average length.
He ran a 4.52 in the 40-yard dash at the combine and failed to improve on that at his pro day. Having not done anything else at the combine, he did the explosiveness drills at his pro day but his numbers there were poor.
Usage
Goodrich has played both outside and in the slot during his career. He was mostly...
