B. J. Goodson

Quick Facts

Full Name	B. J. Goodson
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 29, 1993(1993-05-29)
Age	31
Birthplace	Lamar
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Taurus

B. J. Goodson Biography

B. J. Goodson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on May 29, 1993 in Lamar, South Carolina, United States. B.J. Goodson (born on May 29 1993) is an American football linebacker who plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NCAA football tournament at Clemson University. He was then drafted into the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

On June 19 on the 19th of June, 2016 The New York Giants signed Goodson to a 4-year, $2.92 million contract , which includes a an incentive to sign him for $582,207.

He made his first career start in the New York Giants’ season-opener at the Dallas Cowboys and recorded a career-high 18 combined tackles (14 solo) during a 19–3 loss. Goodson was sidelined for the next two games (Weeks 3–4) due to a shin injury. In Week 6, he recorded six combined tackles and made a season- high two pass deflections in the Giants’ 23–10 victory at the Denver Broncos. He was inactive for four consecutive games (Week 9–12) and the Giants’ 30–10 loss against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 after injuring his ankle. On December 4, 2017, the New York Giants fired head coach Ben McAdoo after the Giants fell to a 2–10 record. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was named the interim head coach for the last four games of the season. Goodson was also inactive for a Week 16 loss at the Arizona Cardinals and was subsequently placed on injured reserve on December 27, 2017. He finished the season with 53 combined tackles (37 solo), two pass deflections, and one forced fumble in seven games and seven starts.

He started in the New York Giants’ season-opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars and made three combined tackles and was credited with half a sack to mark the first of his career during a 20–15 loss. Goodson made his first career sack on Jaguars’ quarterback Blake Bortles for an eight-yard loss during the first quarter with teammate Kerry Wynn. On November 12, 2018, Goodson recorded six combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made two interceptions during a 27–23 victory at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. Goodson made his first career interception off a pass by 49ers’ quarterback Nick Mullens during the game. The pass was intended for wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and was returned by Goodson for a five-yard gain during the first quarter. Goodson was inactive during the Giants’ Week 13 victory against the Chicago Bears due to a neck injury. In Week 15, he collected a season-high nine solo tackles and broke up a pass attempt as the Giants lost 17–0 against the Tennessee Titans. He finished the 2018 NFL season with 61 combined tackles (44 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions, and was credited with half a sack in 15 games and 13 starts. He received an overall grade of 66.2 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked as the 41st best grade among all linebackers in 2018.

Goodson was not active during this game. New York Giants’ season-opening 20-19 win against the Dallas Cowboys. On September 18 in 2016, Goodson made his debut in the regular season for the first time with the New York Giants’ 16-14 victory over New Orleans Saints in Week 2. New Orleans Saints in Week 2. On the 18th of December in 2016, Goodson recorded a season-high four total tackles, and also forced one fumble to secure a 17-6 win against the Detroit Lions in Week 15. The rookie finished his year in the 2016 season with nine tackles (five by himself) with one forced turnover during 15 games with no starts. Goodson mostly played special teams and was restricted to 14 minutes of defensive snaps.

B. J. Goodson Net Worth

B. J. Goodson is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, B. J. Goodson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The native in Lamar, South Carolina, Goodson was a student at Lamar High School where he played tight end, linebacker as well as a kick returner. A three-time All-State selection in his junior season, Goodson was credited with six tackles and 96 tackles for loss. He also had 16 receptions, resulting in the equivalent of 220 yards, and two touchdowns in the offense. Lamar concluded in 2009 with a 12-2-2 record as the Class A runner-up in the SCHSL, defeating Steve Taneyhill’s Chesterfield in the final game of the state championship. As a senior, Goodson recorded 156 tackles during the season. He received an invitation to play in The North-South All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Awarded the status of a three-star prospect according to ESPN, Goodson was ranked as the number. 29 prospect for outside linebacker in the class of 2011. He signed a verbal commitment to Clemson just before his senior season. He also accepted scholarships offered by Tennessee as well as Louisiana State, among others.

The New York Giants selected Goodson in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Goodson was the 15th linebacker drafted in 2016.

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Who is B. J. Goodson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

B. Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. B. J. Goodson celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.

Is BJ Goodson a free agent?

How and When He Joined the Browns: With the Browns deciding to not bring Christian Kirksey or Joe Schobert back, Cleveland signed Goodson to a 1-year, $2.4 million deal as a free agent in March 2020. He was originally a 4th round draft pick by the Giants in 2016, and spent the 2019 season with the Packers.

Who drafted Bj Goodson?

Before that, he recorded 123 of his 251 career tackles in three seasons with the Giants. He leaves the pro game with four career interceptions and one sack in 67 NFL contests. Goodson was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft after a successful college career with the Tigers.

Who does Bj Goodson play for?

YearTeamTackles
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2017| NYG| 53
2018| NYG| 61
2019| GB| 37

How much is Tyler Goodson contract?

YearAgeBase Salary
2022| 22| $207,000
Total| | $207,000

Is Benardrick McKinney a free agent?

Benardrick McKinney, ILB The New York Giants signed free-agent linebacker Benardrick McKinney to their practice squad six weeks into the regular season to provide depth to a unit affected by injuries and COVID-19 setbacks.