Ahmad Gooden

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Ahmad Gooden
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-27) October 27, 1995 (age 28)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Talladega
(Talladega, Alabama)
College: Samford
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • SoCon Defensive Player of the Year (2017)
  • 2× First-team All-SoCon (2017, 2018)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2019
Total tackles:1
Sacks:0
Interceptions:0

Ahmad Gooden (born October 27, 1995) is an American football defensive end. He played college football at Samford.

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College career

Gooden was a member of the Samford Bulldogs for four seasons. As a junior, Gooden made 101 tackles (15.5 for loss) with 5.5 sacks and was named first-team All-Southern Conference (SoCon) and the conference Defensive Player of the Year. [1] Gooden was named first-team All-SoCon as a senior after recording 49 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. [2] He finished his collegiate career with 273 tackles, 22 sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in 46 games played. [3]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Gooden was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2019. [4] He was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2019. [5] The Broncos promoted Gooden to the active roster on November 22, 2019. [6] He made his NFL debut the next day against the Buffalo Bills. [7] He was waived on December 14, 2019. [8] Gooden played in three games with the Broncos, making one tackle and recording a quarterback hit. [9]

New York Jets

On December 21, 2019, Gooden was signed to the New York Jets practice squad. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on December 30, 2019. [11] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jets on July 29, 2020. [12] He was activated from the list and subsequently waived on August 15, 2020. [13]

Buffalo Bills

On October 22, 2020, Gooden was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. [14] He was released on November 2. [15]

Gooden played with the Conquerors of The Spring League in 2021. [16]

Houston Gamblers

Gooden was selected by the Houston Gamblers in the third round of the 2022 USFL draft. [17] He was waived in February 2023.

New Orleans Breakers

The New Orleans Breakers claimed Gooden off waivers on February 3, 2023. [18] He was released on April 10. [19]

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  2. ↑ Young, LaVonte (April 27, 2019). "NFL Draft: Talladega native Ahmad Gooden goes undrafted, signs with Broncos". The Anniston Star . The Daily Home . Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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  7. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (November 30, 2019). "Samford football enjoying its NFL golden age". AL.com . Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Broncos sign DL Kyle Peko, promote DL Deyon Sizer to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. December 14, 2019.
  9. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (February 18, 2020). "Alabama Roots: 154 NFL players in the 2019 season". AL.com . Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  10. ↑ Bouda, Nate (December 21, 2019). "Jets Sign LB Ahmad Gooden To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  11. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 30, 2019). "Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ↑ Phillips, Gary (July 29, 2020). "Jets place LB Ahmad Gooden on reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  13. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (August 15, 2020). "Jets Release LB Ahmad Gooden". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Bills sign LB Ahmad Gooden to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. October 22, 2020.
  15. ↑ "BIlls sign LB Darron Lee to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. November 2, 2020.
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