- Johnathan Goddard
Infobox NFLretired
name=Johnathan Goddard
width=
caption=
position=Defensive end /Linebacker
number=50, 96, 99
birthdate=Birth date|1981|5|11|mf=y
city-state|San Diego|California
deathdate=death date and age|2008|6|15|1981|5|11
debutyear=2005
finalyear=2008
draftyear=2005
draftround=6
draftpick=206
college=Marshall
teams=
*Detroit Lions (2005)*
*Indianapolis Colts (2005-2006)
*Colorado Crush (2008):*Offseason member only
stat1label=Games played
stat1value=1
stat2label=Tackles
stat2value=1
stat3label=
stat3value=
nfl=GOD148930
highlights=
* MAC Defensive P.O.Y. (2004)
* Second-team APAll-America n (2004)
*Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalist (2004)
*Super Bowl XLI championJohnathan Bruce Goddard (
May 11 1981 -June 15 2008 ) was an Americandefensive end in theNational Football League andArena Football League . He was drafted by theDetroit Lions and also spent time with theIndianapolis Colts andColorado Crush before his death in a June 2008 motorcycle accident.Early years
Goddard was born in
San Diego, California , and attendedEdward H. White High School inJacksonville, 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 theBronko Nagurski Trophy standings.Professional career
Detroit Lions
Goddard was drafted by the
Detroit Lions in the sixth round (206th overall) of the2005 NFL Draft with a pick acquired from theNew England Patriots . He was signed to a three-year contract onJuly 15 and assigned No. 99. However, injuries plagued him during the 2005 preseason and he was released by the team onSeptember 3 .Indianapolis Colts
Following his release from the Lions, Goddard was signed to the practice squad by the
Indianapolis Colts onSeptember 14 . He was promoted to the active roster onJanuary 1 2006 and made his NFL debut the same day against theArizona Cardinals . Goddard recorded one solo tackle in the Colts' 17-13 victory. He was inactive during the team's divisional round loss to thePittsburgh Steelers .On
August 20 2006 , Goddard suffered a foot injury in a preseason game against theSeattle Seahawks . He was placed on season-endinginjured reserve three days later.Colorado Crush
Goddard was signed by the
Colorado Crush of theArena Football League onMay 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 onJune 4 .Death
Goddard died on
June 15 2008 , from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in northernFlorida . [ [http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x1727602463/Former-Marshall-player-Johnathan-Goddard-dies-in-motorcycle-accident Former Marshall player Johnathan Goddard dies in motorcycle accident] ] According to reports, Goddard's motorcycle went off the shoulder of a road at high speed and overturned at approximately 7:40 p.m. in Clay County.References
External links
* [http://www.coloradocrush.com/players/index.cfm?fuseaction=playerBio&playerID=169 Colorado Crush bio]
* [http://colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=374 Indianapolis Colts bio]
* [http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=279&season=7 Detroit Lions bio]
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