Na'Shan Goddard facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | April 23, 1983 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Dayton (OH) Dunbar | ||
| College: | South Carolina | ||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||
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Na'Shan Goddard was born on April 23, 1983. He is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle. An offensive tackle is a very important position in football. Their main job is to protect the quarterback from opposing players. They also help block for running plays.
Goddard played college football at the University of South Carolina. After his playing career, he became a coach. He is now the offensive line coach at South Carolina State.
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Na'Shan Goddard's Football Journey
Starting Out: College Football
Na'Shan Goddard grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He went to Dunbar High School there. After high school, he played college football for the University of South Carolina. He was a very talented player. In 2002, he was named a Freshman All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best first-year players in the entire country. He was also named to the Sporting News Freshman All-SEC team.
Playing in the NFL and Beyond
After college, Na'Shan Goddard was not chosen in the NFL Draft in 2006. This made him an undrafted free agent. This means he was free to sign with any team that wanted him. He first signed with the New York Giants.
He played for several teams during his career. These included the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, and New Orleans Saints. He also had another time playing with the New York Giants.
Super Bowl Wins
Na'Shan Goddard had a very successful career. He won the Super Bowl twice! He was a part of the team that won Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLIV. Winning a Super Bowl is one of the biggest achievements for a football player.
Life After Playing Football
After his time as a player, Na'Shan Goddard continued his career in football. He became a coach. He now coaches the offensive line at South Carolina State University. This allows him to share his knowledge and experience with new players.
