Johnathan Goddard
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San Diego, California, U.S.
Clay County, Florida, U.S.
(Jacksonville, Florida)
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| Positions | Defensive end, linebacker | ||||||
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| Born | May 11, 1981 San Diego, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 15, 2008 (aged 27) Clay County, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school | Edward H. White (Jacksonville, Florida) | ||||||
| College | Marshall (2001–2004) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2005: 6th round, 206th overall pick | ||||||
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Jonathan Bruce Goddard (May 11, 1981 – June 15, 2008) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions and also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Colorado Crush before his death in a June 2008 motorcycle accident.
Goddard was born in San Diego, California and attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida.
College career
Goddard attended Marshall University, where he played for the Thundering Herd and was an All-America selection.
His senior season statistics include 78 tackles, 16 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, 5 broken up passes, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 quarterback hurries. He was runner-up in the Bronko Nagurski Trophy standings.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Goddard was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft with a pick acquired from the New England Patriots.[1] He was signed to a three-year contract on July 15 and assigned No. 99. However, injuries plagued him during the 2005 preseason and he was released by the team on September 3.
Indianapolis Colts
Following his release from the Lions, Goddard was signed to the practice squad by the Indianapolis Colts on September 14. He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2006, and made his NFL debut the same day against the Arizona Cardinals. Goddard recorded one solo tackle in the Colts' 17–13 victory. He was inactive during the team's divisional round loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On August 20, 2006, Goddard suffered a foot injury in a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve three days later.
Colorado Crush
Goddard was signed by the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League on May 6, 2008. He appeared in two games for the team, recording one assisted tackle and breaking up a pass. He was waived by the team on June 4.