Athletic, versatile Miami LB who made his name on speed and special teams
Gooden was a high-upside Miami linebacker whose appeal came from rare athleticism, physical tackling, and versatility; Miami described him as one of the team’s most athletic players and a standout special-teams performer, and he earned All-ACC recognition before being drafted by Baltimore in 2008. His profile fit a defense needing range and effort over pure size, but his college career was also shaped by injuries, including a medical redshirt, so the key question for any team would be durability as much as talent.
