Malliciah Goodman (May 27, 2008), currently ranked #81

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
M.G.:  At age 14.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
M.G.:  Presbyterian was my first college offer. Clemson was the first D1 school to offer. I also got a $500 scholarship from the Scholastics Sportsmanship Foundation at the end of my freshman year.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
M.G.:  Six: Presbyterian College, Clemson, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
M.G.:  Florida State
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
M.G.:  Pittsburgh Steelers
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
M.G.:  Not really. I just learn and execute fundamentals.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
M.G.:   I never really thought of why I chose it (#97). My great grandmother passed away in 1997 when I was little but I didn't think of that when I chose my number.
 
N2FL:  You committed to Clemson in late February, why did you decide to end your recruitment so early?
 
M.G.:   I want to go to school for engineering. Clemson has the type of environment I want to be in. It is instate and is an overall great school in academics and athletics. Most of all, I really bonded with the coaches.
 
N2FL:  What were some of the considerations when choosing your school?
 
M.G.:  I never thought about playing time. Chemistry with the coaches, environment and academics were top reasons. And as I said; it's a great school.
 
N2FL:  Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment?
 
M.G.:  Yes; Virginia and South Carolina. Maryland is also, but not as much as South Carolina and Virginia.
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Clemson?
 
M.G.:  Coach Dabo Swinney
 
N2FL:  Despite your pledge to the Tigers, will you take any "official visits" elsewhere?
 
M.G.:  No sir.
 
N2FL:  Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Tigers, and what was it about Clemson that ultimately sold you on them?
 
M.G.:  First I was really looking at Virginia because our kicker, Jimmy Howell signed to go there (class of 2008). After I looked at what I really wanted to do, I moved my focus to Clemson. Clemson just blew me away with their recruiting also.
 
N2FL:  What do you view as some of your playing strengths?
 
M.G.:  Creating separation , getting to the ball and pass rushing. I'm doing better on staying low and playing against the run too.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
M.G.:  Being a playmaker by getting better at everything I do.
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
M.G.:  Defensive End
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
M.G.:  It doesn't really matter if I do. I just want my education and also to play football. It will be great to play as a freshman but if I redshirt, it will help me work on what I need to work on.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
M.G.:  Engineering but I'm unsure on what type.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
M.G.:  GET TO STATE AND WIN.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
M.G.:  Spurrier told me "the two greatest conferences in football is the NFL.... and the SEC."
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Clemson with you?
 
M.G.:  I've talked to Craig Loston and DeVonte Holloman since their commitments.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
M.G.  My mother and coaches.