Mario Goodrich
CurrentteamBirmingham Stallions
Number16
PositionCornerback
Birth dateJanuary 12, 2000 (age 26)
Birth placeKansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in0
Weight lb186
High schoolLee's Summit West (Lee's Summit, Missouri)
CollegeClemson (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear2022
Pastteams
StatusActive
Highlights
Statseason2024
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 15
Statlabel 2Forced fumbles
Statlabel 3Fumble recoveries
Statlabel 4Pass deflections
Statlabel 5Interceptions
PfrGoodMa02

Mario Goodrich III (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Clemson, winning a national championship in 2018. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles, and has also played for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).

Early life

Goodrich attended Lee's Summit West High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. During his career he had 140 tackles, 11 interceptions on defense and 38 receptions for 641 yards on offense with 22 total touchdowns. He originally committed to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to play college football before switching to Clemson University.[1][2][3]

College career

Goodrich played in 14 games as a true freshman at Clemson in 2018, recording six tackles. In 2019 he played in 13 games and had seven tackles and one interceptions. In 2020 he started four of eight games, recording 13 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior in 2021, he had 42 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown in 12 starts. He was named the MVP of the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl in his final collegiate game.[4][5][6]

College statistics

Clemson
SeasonGPTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
SoloAstCmbTfLSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFRFFTD
201854260.00.000003000
201983470.50.0100.002000
202073470.00.0252.502100
2021112616420.00.022010.019010
Career313929680.50.05255.0115110

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Goodrich was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on April 30.[7] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] On February 15, 2023, Goodrich signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles.[10]

On October 18, 2023, Goodrich was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[12] Goodrich was waived on July 30.[13]

New York Giants

On July 31, 2024, Goodrich was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[14] He was waived/injured on August 27.[15]

Birmingham Stallions

On February 7, 2025, Goodrich signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[16]

Denver Broncos

On June 18, 2025, Goodrich was signed by the Denver Broncos following the conclusion of the 2025 UFL season.[17] On August 1, he was waived by the Broncos.[18]

New York Jets

On August 2, 2025, Goodrich was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[19] He was waived by the Jets on August 23.[20]

References

  1. ^ Smith, James (February 7, 2018). "It's the other Death Valley for Mario Goodrich, who chooses Clemson over LSU". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Louis-Jacques, Marcel (February 7, 2018). "Clemson football caps Signing Day with four-stars Mario Goodrich III, Justyn Ross". Independent Mail. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Gegenheimer, Mike & Dellenger, Ross (February 7, 2018). "LSU misses 1st national signing day target as DB Mario Goodrich picks Clemson". The Advocate. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Mario Goodrich College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Shanesy, Todd (December 30, 2021). "Clemson's Mario Goodrich, Cheez-It Bowl MVP, example why Dabo Swinney dislikes transfer portal". The Greenville News. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Senkiw, Brad (December 30, 2021). "Super Mario: Goodrich Earns Cheez-It Bowl MVP, Says Farewell to Clemson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Kempski, Jimmy (May 1, 2022). "Analyzing the Eagles' reported 2022 undrafted free agent class". PhillyVoice. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  8. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  9. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2022). "Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Erby, Glenn (February 15, 2023). "Eagles sign 9 players to Reserve/Futures deals". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Eagles sign Mario Goodrich to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 19, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  12. ^ Erby, Glenn (January 18, 2024). "Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  13. ^ "Roster Moves: Eagles sign OL Nick Gates, release CB Mario Goodrich". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Giants claim CB Mario Goodrich off waivers". Giants.com. July 31, 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  15. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". Giants.com
  16. ^ Larsen, James (2025-02-07). "Mario Goodrich & DaVonte Lambert Sign UFL Contracts". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  17. ^ Evans, Luca (2025-06-17). "Broncos expected to sign UFL cornerback Mario Goodrich, source says". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  18. ^ Heath, Jon (2025-08-01). "Broncos cut UFL cornerback to make room for new LB". Broncos Wire. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  19. ^ Allen, Eric. "Jets Claim DB Mario Goodrich". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  20. ^ Allen, Eric (August 23, 2025). "Jets Waive Six Players". NewYorkJets.com