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Jersey Number 82
Connor Gooding
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Gilbert, S.C.
- High School:
- Gilbert HS
2025 (Fr.): Did not see any action in his initial year with the Golden Eagles…Redshirted.
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.
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.
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