Overview

Productive, physical and instinctive, Goff leaves Vanderbilt as one of the SEC's best linebackers. A two-time team captain and Second Team All-SEC pick, Goff is a physical inside linebacker who is at his best when attacking the line of scrimmage against interior runs. Despite his good straight-line speed, Goff may lack the burst to the flanks to be successful as a traditional middle man in the 4-3 alignment, but makes a lot of sense as 3-4 linebacker due to his physicality and ability to take on and shed blocks.

Three-year starter and captain for Boston area power... Started at safety and receiver as sophomore; safety, receiver and quarterback as junior, and tailback and outside linebacker as senior... Team posted undefeated regular season records in 2001 and 2002...Rushed for 920 yards for 104 attempts in 2002... Passed for nine TDs and ran for 642 yards as junior quarterback... All-conference selection in 2001 and 2002... PrepStar All-East pick... Also started for basketball and track & field squad... One of state's top track & field athletes with bests of 11.0 (100 meters) and 151' (discus throw).

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Analysis

Positives: Looks the part. ... Thick upper body with room in his lower for additional muscle mass. ... Instinctive. ... Quick to attack the line of scrimmage, but shows good awareness and takes good angles to get depth. ... At his best as an inside run stuffer. ... Physical taking on blocks and has good hand usage to disengage. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Two-time team captain.

Negatives: A bit stiff in his transition, giving him only marginal speed to the flanks despite good straight-line speed and instincts. ... Physical player, but doesn't explode into his tackles. ... Marginal flexibility and burst as a pass rusher on the blitz.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Terrell Davis. I wanted to be a running back.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Ben Green-Ellis, Ole Miss PR, 2004

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

The Real World.

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Come with me - Sammie Sammie; Show u how - T pain; Do right - Jimmy's chicken Shack;

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Michael Clarke Duncan. A lot of my friends say there are many similarities.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

I like scrabble.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Fear Factor, just to see if I could do it.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Getting my degree in mechanical engineering.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

Patriots