University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 82
Connor Gooding
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 219
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Gilbert, S.C.
- High School:
- Gilbert HS
High School: Attended Gilbert High School where he was a Class 4A all-state selection at tight end…Also named Region 4 AAAA…Played for the South in a regional all-star game…Caught 36 passes for 690 yards and four touchdowns…Also participated in track and field.
2026 National Signing Day Press Conference with Blake Anderson
Wednesday, February 04
Southern Miss 2026 National Signing Day
Wednesday, February 04
Christian Ostrander Preseason Press Conference
Monday, January 19
Blake Anderson Introductory Press Conference
Monday, December 15
