Topic: Goddard impresses at combine....per ESPN Insiders

[Pud]

On the Insiders ESPN
Seventeen defensive linemen worked out after practice as outside linebackers: Vincent Burns, Dan Cody, Cole, Chauncey Davis, Andre Frazier, Jonathan Goddard, Merriman, Jonathan Babineaux, Erasmus James, Khari Long, David McMillan, Eric Moore, David Pollack, Riddle, Matt Roth, Tuck and Jonathan Welsh. Unfortunately, the workouts of the few top defensive ends who did work out (Pollack, Roth and James) ranged from decent to poor.

Pollack and Roth didn't hurt themselves this week, but they didn't improve their stock, either. Both were impressive in the weight room, as Roth finished with 26 reps on the bench press and Pollack with 25. However, their respective 40-yard dash times in the low 4.8's didn't ease concerns regarding their potential to transfer their collegiate pass rush production to the NFL.

James' workout was even less inspiring, as he posted 40 times of 4.86 and 4.81. Others who hurt their draft stock with poor showings on the track were Bill Swancutt (5.03), Simon Fraser (5.10) and Moore (4.85). On the flip side, Welsh (4.59), Goddard (4.63) and McMillan (4.52) turned heads with their explosive running performances.

Goddard had the 3rd fastest 40 and second most reps of all DE's

[DJdaHERDfan]

hell yeah, my man goddard is showing out.

he'll be a major force in the NFL.

[Mako]

The killer is that Goddard is upset with his 40 times because he's got a nagging hamstring injury.  If he gets that healed up in time for private workouts or Marshall's pro day, watch out.

[FLORIDA HERD FAN]

4.63 with a sore hamstring! Second-best in reps, despite being 'too small'.

[OhYeaahMU]

Heck yeah!!

Show em up Goddard...Screw people's criticism.  They'll be crying once you light people up in the league.

[AmeriHerd]

Isn't Goddard's 40 time even better than Maurice Clarett's? :D

[sporter]

IMHO Goddard will be a first day pick, even though I hate to say it I think he would work well with the Pats.  Just seems like the kind of player they tend to look for hard working and productive with good football instincts.  Although I would rather see him with a number of other teams.

[Chico]

He expects to improve his reps and 40 time on pro day at Marshall.  I like how he is stacking up against the others.  Turning Heads before the draft is a good thing.  Go Herd...

[HerdZone]

Isn't Goddard's 40 time even better than Maurice Clarett's? :D

Goddard -- 40 Time 4.63
Clarett -- 40 Time 4.87

Thats with a sore hammy, I'd love to see Goddard in Black and Gold. Yep Im a Steelers fan but I'll keep tabs on him and whatch his progress anywhere he lands like I do all Marshall players.

[marshall fanatic]

According to John's parents he said that he wanted to be in the low to mid 30's on reps but they did not give them any warm ups.