Tag: Cam Goode

2023 Season Countdown: #40 Cam Goode

Name: Cam Goode
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 314 lbs.
High school: Washington (DC) St. John’s
Position: Defensive tackle
Class: Sixth year senior
Jersey number: #99
Last year: I ranked Goode #32 and said he would be a backup defensive tackle (LINK). He made 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass breakup.
TTB Rating: N/A

When Goode decided to transfer from UCF to Michigan, there was a little bit of excitement about the quick nose tackle who might be able to generate some pass rush. But that excitement dwindled a little bit, or at least it was redirected to freshman Mason Graham, who had an outstanding freshman season. Goode played as a bench guy in nine games and made 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass breakup, but it was a pretty forgettable year overall.

The outlook is a little brighter for 2023, and while I obviously over-ranked him last season, reading the tea leaves for this year makes me think he’s in for some more significant contributions. First of all, starting nose tackle Mazi Smith is off to the NFL after being picked in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys. Second, Goode is returning for a sixth year of college football, and most guys don’t come back for a sixth year unless they know there’s a good chance of playing time. Third, Michigan could have plumbed the depths of the transfer portal to recruit over him, but they didn’t.

Michigan has a nice 1-2 punch at nose tackle with Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, but Graham can also play the 3-tech position. You need guys to rotate in on the defensive line, and Goode is nine pounds lighter than he was last year, perhaps by design for more stamina. (He’s also listed at 6’1″ after being 6’2″ last year, but whatever.) Goode should be a decent rotation piece at nose tackle.

Prediction: Backup nose tackle

2022 Season Countdow: #32 Cam Goode

Name: Cam Goode
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 323 lbs.
High school: Washington (DC) St. John’s
Position: Defensive tackle
Class: Fifth year senior
Jersey number: #99
Last year: Goode played for UCF. He made 24 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 4 forced fumbles, and 3 pass breakups.
TTB Rating: N/A

I didn’t know who Cam Goode was up until the 2021-2022 off-season, and most Michigan fans are probably in the same boat. After a few years in college, Goode finally made his first starts in 2021 and did pretty well with them, albeit playing in a weaker conference than the Big Ten. He was a part-time starter and managed to make several disruptive plays, including tying for 12th in the country in forced fumbles with four. But when it came to the season’s end, he was ready for a bigger stage.

That led him to Michigan as a graduate transfer. The Wolverines needed some help on the defensive line with Donovan Jeter and Chris Hinton off to do other things, along with one-year experiment Jordan Whittley, who did not do much in a Michigan uniform. Goode is known for his quickness, but the improved competition will probably make the transition a little bit difficult. Originally when I placed him in the top third of the roster, I figured he would be a key backup to Mazi Smith at nose tackle, but freshman Kenneth Grant is getting all kinds of hype as an athletic freak and potential contributor. So maybe Goode will see a diminished role, or perhaps we’re all being distracted by the presence of the enormous Grant. Either way, Goode should be a rotational player on the defensive interior.

Prediction: Backup defensive tackle

Cam Goode, Wolverine

University of Central Florida grad transfer defensive tackle Cam Goode committed to Michigan on Friday evening. Goode was reportedly also considering Syracuse and Vanderbilt.

Goode was listed on UCF’s roster at 6’2″ and 315 lbs. He was a part-time starter for the Golden Knights in 2021, playing in all thirteen games and making 24 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups, and 4 forced fumbles.

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Visitors: April 8-10, 2022

Here is a look at who’s visiting Michigan. These visitors are actually trickling in throughout the week, not just this coming weekend.

GRAD TRANSFER

Cam Goode – DT – UCF: Originally from Washington (DC) St. John’s, Goode signed with Virginia Tech in 2018 and then ended up at UCF. Listed at 6’2″ and 315 lbs., he started three games in 2021 and made 24 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 4 forced fumbles, 3 pass breakups, and 4 quarterback hurries. This is an official visit.

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