Southern Miss TE Connor Gooding brings size and upside, but is still proving himself
Connor Gooding is a 6-foot-4 Southern Miss tight end with enough frame and recruiting pedigree to be intriguing, but the current public data shows more projection than proven production at the college level. He arrived from Gilbert, South Carolina, after a strong high school résumé that included 36 catches for 690 yards and four touchdowns, suggesting real receiving upside and mismatch potential as a pass-catching TE. For a team, he’s appealing if you want a developmental athlete with room to grow into a versatile tight end role rather than an instant-impact star.
