Johnathan Goddard
Jonathan Bruce Goddard was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League and Arena Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions and also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Colorado Crush before his death in a June 2008 motorcycle accident.
Early life
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 2004 [College Football All-America Team|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 drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft with a pick acquired from the New England Patriots. 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.