Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson Tigers: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile

Nov 17, 2012; Charleston, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Malliciah Goodman (97) signals to the crowd in between plays during the first quarter against the NC State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 276 pounds

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40 Yard Dash:  4.87

Bench Press:  26

Vertical Jump:  31.5

Broad Jump:  114

2012 Statistics

Career Highlights (via Clemson athletic site)

Had 150 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 35 quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, eight caused fumbles, and one recovered fumble in 2,061 snaps over 54 games (28 starts) in his career … tied for second in school history in games and tied for third in caused fumbles … had arguably the biggest hands on the team; his hands were featured in ESPN The Magazine in the fall of 2009; his hands measure 11.5 inches from fingertip to fingertip, a figure that would have been among the best at the NFL Combine in 2009.

2012:  Honorable Mention All-ACC selection (media, coaches) … Senior Bowl invitee … had 28 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, eight quarterback pressures, two pass breakups, a team-high four caused fumbles, and one recovered fumble in 622 snaps over 13 games (13 starts) … tied for eighth in the nation in caused fumbles … first in the ACC in caused fumbles and fifth in sacks … had four tackles, a game-high 2.5 tackles for loss, and a caused fumble in 55 snaps against #25 Auburn at Atlanta, GA on Sept. 1 … had four tackles, one sack, and two quarterback pressures in 62 snaps against Virginia Tech on Oct. 20 … had two tackles, one sack, and two quarterback pressures in 40 snaps at Wake Forest on Oct. 25 … had two tackles and a recovered fumble in 24 snaps against Maryland on Nov. 10 … had two tackles, one sack, two quarterback pressures, and a caused fumble in 68 snaps against N.C. State on Nov. 17 … had one sack and a caused fumble in 73 snaps against #12 South Carolina on Nov. 24 … had four tackles, a game-high three sacks, and a pass breakup in 38 snaps against #7 Louisiana State in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31; named team defensive player-of-the-game … Hendricks Award Watch List member in the preseason … Senior Bowl Watch List member in the preseason … preseason first-team All-ACC by Phil Steele … preseason second-team All-ACC by Athlon.

2011:  Had 59 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and 14 quarterback pressures in 767 snaps over 14 games (14 starts); the 767 snaps set a school record for a defensive lineman … led all Tiger defensive linemen in snaps … had four tackles and a team-tying-high three quarterback pressures in 54 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3 … had five tackles in 49 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10 … had four tackles, a half tackle for loss, and two quarterback pressures in 58 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1 … had six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a caused fumble on a sack, and two quarterback pressures in 44 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game … had five tackles in 67 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15 … had nine tackles in 66 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game … had five tackles in 67 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12 … had five tackles and a sack in 56 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19 … had one tackle and a pass breakup in 47 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game … had four tackles in 67 snaps against #22 West Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4.

2010:  Future Impact Player Award (defense) winner … had 32 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, six quarterback pressures, and a team-tying-high three caused fumbles in 343 snaps over 13 games (one start) … tied for second in the ACC in caused fumbles … had seven tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack against North Texas … tied the Clemson record for caused fumbles (2) against Presbyterian College and was named team special teams player-of-the-game … had nine tackles, including seven first hits, and a tackle for loss in 48 snaps against Georgia Tech … had two tackles and three quarterback pressures against #23 N.C. State … won the Strength Training Award and Most Improved Award for defensive ends for the spring practice; he was the only Tiger to win both awards at his position for the spring season.

2009:  Named Co-Rookie-of-the-Year for Clemson defensive players as voted on by the coaching staff … first-team freshman All-ACC by Rivals.com … did not start a game, but played in all 14 contests and averaged 24 snaps per game … played 23 snaps in the win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl; he had one tackle … has outstanding quickness, as evidenced by his six tackles on special teams and his seven quarterback pressures … had at least one tackle in every game, the only Tiger freshman defensive player to accomplish that feat … had a season-high six tackles against Coastal Carolina … had two tackles for loss in the win over Boston College, a reason the Tigers held the Eagles to just four first downs … had three tackles, including a sack, against TCU … had four tackles at N.C. State … had three unassisted tackles in the ACC Championship game against Georgia Tech … finished the season with five tackles for loss, including two sacks, to go with his 31 tackles.

Scouting Report/Player Notes

Not the flashiest of defensive end prospects, but a guy who really knows how to get the job done. He was a durable starter for the Tigers over his career there, starting 28 games and playing in 54. Clemson has become a defensive end factory of sorts in recent years, and while Goodman doesn’t appear to be the kind of speedy defensive end that is going to attract a 1st round selection, he is a solid base end who can stuff the run and play multiple positions for you. He has massive hands at 11.5 inches, and excellent upper body strength. He doesn’t get pushed around very often. Had a dominant bowl game against LSU in 2012. Actually has pretty good agility off the edge for a man of his size, and I think he could be an effective nickel pass rusher from an interior line position.

Video Highlights (via YouTube)