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Timothy Ray Goad (born February 28, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He attended high school at Patrick County High School in Stuart, VA and was a member of the Cougar varsity football team. He played offensive tackle and defensive tackle for the team. After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he played on the defensive line. After college, Goad was drafted in the fourth round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.[1] He made his first professional appearance on September 4, 1988, in a 28–3 Patriots' victory. He played seven seasons in New England. In 1995, he played for the Cleveland Browns, and finished his career with the Baltimore Ravens in 1996.[2] In 1998, Goad became the jackman for the NASCAR team Wood Brothers Racing, while also serving at Petty Enterprises and Kevin Harvick Incorporated, the latter in which he served as pit coach.[3] He also worked as a professional bass fisherman.[4] He currently resides in Pittsboro, NC C.I.D.. Area 3
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- ^ "Tim Goad". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ Pockrass, Bob (January 31, 2014). "NFL and NASCAR: Former NFL stars who dabbled in stock-car racing". Sporting News. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
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Tim Goad
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Tim Goad is an American former professional football defensive tackle known for his nine-season career in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots.[1][2]
Born on February 28, 1966, in Claudville, Virginia, Goad played college football at the University of North Carolina before being selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 1988 NFL Draft.[1] He earned recognition as a member of the 1988 NFL All-Rookie Team during his debut season.[1] Goad established himself as a consistent starter on the defensive line, spending seven seasons with the Patriots from 1988 to 1994, where he anchored the team's interior defense. He later played single seasons with the Cleveland Browns in 1995 and the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 before retiring from professional football.[1][3]
These figures are sourced from Pro-Football-Reference career totals. [1]
Early life and education
Childhood and high school
Tim Goad was born on February 28, 1966, in Claudville, Virginia. [1] He attended Patrick County High School in Virginia, where he played varsity football. [1] Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) in height and 280 pounds (127 kg) in weight during his playing career, Goad developed as a lineman in high school. [1] After completing high school, he went on to play college football at the University of North Carolina. [1]College football at North Carolina
Tim Goad attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played defensive line for the Tar Heels football team. [4] [5] Listed as a nose guard at 6'4" and around 275 pounds, he appeared on team rosters during his college years and contributed to the defensive unit. [4] Goad earned first-team All-ACC honors in 1986 and repeated as a first-team All-ACC selection in 1987, making him a two-time honoree on the conference's top defensive line. [6] [7] [7] This recognition as a standout defensive lineman highlighted his impact at North Carolina. [6] His collegiate success at UNC led to his selection by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. [8]NFL career
1988 NFL Draft and entry into professional football
Tim Goad was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round, 87th overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft.[1] He made his NFL debut on September 4, 1988, appearing in the Patriots' season-opening 28-3 victory over the New York Jets at Sullivan Stadium.[9] In his rookie season, Goad played in all 16 games and started 14 at nose tackle, recording 2.0 sacks and 42 combined tackles.[1] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team for his performance.[10] This marked the beginning of his seven-season tenure with the New England Patriots.[1]New England Patriots (1988–1994)
Tim Goad played for the New England Patriots from 1988 to 1994, appearing in 109 games with 105 starts over seven seasons as a nose tackle. [1] He was a consistent presence on the defensive line during this period. [1] Goad recorded 11.5 sacks with the Patriots, including a single-season high of 3.0 sacks in 1994. [1] His highest tackle total came in 1990 with 89 combined tackles. [1] In 1992, he scored his lone career touchdown on a 19-yard fumble return. [1] Goad was named to the New England Patriots' 1990s All-Decade Team at nose tackle. [11]Cleveland Browns (1995) and Baltimore Ravens (1996)
In 1995, Tim Goad played for the Cleveland Browns, appearing in all 16 games and starting 13. [1] He did not record any sacks during the season. [1] The following year, the franchise relocated to Baltimore and was reestablished as the Baltimore Ravens. [1] Goad remained with the team for the 1996 season, playing in all 16 games while starting 5 and recording 3.0 sacks. [1] These two seasons represented the end of Goad's NFL career, with no further professional play after 1996. [1] Across his entire NFL tenure, he appeared in 141 games, starting 123, and finished with 14.5 sacks overall. [1]Career statistics and awards
NFL defensive statistics
Tim Goad's NFL career defensive statistics reflect his role as a durable and productive nose tackle across nine seasons. He appeared in 141 regular season games, starting 123. [1] Over that span, Goad recorded 543 combined tackles, comprising 500 solo tackles and 43 assisted tackles. [1] He also tallied 14.5 sacks. [1] In terms of turnovers forced or created, Goad forced 2 fumbles and recovered 6 fumbles, returning them for 51 yards and 1 touchdown. [1] He registered no interceptions and no safeties during his career. [1] His career Approximate Value stands at 58. [1] For a clear summary of his aggregate defensive production:| Statistic | Career Total |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 141 |
| Games Started | 123 |
| Tackles (Solo) | 500 |
| Tackles (Assisted) | 43 |
| Tackles (Combined) | 543 |
| Sacks | 14.5 |
| Forced Fumbles | 2 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 6 |
| Fumble Return Yards | 51 |
| Fumble Return Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Safeties | 0 |
| Approximate Value | 58 |