2007: Played in all 11 games as a member of special teams units and was a reserve in the secondary...credited with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops...had a season-best three tackles against Indiana State...had two tackles, both solos against Stony Brook and Southern Illinois...had stops against Ohio State, South Dakota State, Lock Haven, Illinois State, Northern Iowa and Western Illinois...had a half tackle for loss at Indiana State...returned a recovered fumble three yards against Lock Haven...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...played a team-high 235 snaps on special teams units...earned his first letter...Named to Gateway Honor Roll.

High School: As a senior recorded 82 total tackles, including 39 solo stops...had double figures in tackles on four occasions...recorded six interceptions...had seven pass breakups and blocked two field goals...was a second-team all-district pick.

Personal: Parents are Susan and Oscar Gooden...has a sister...born July 18, 1989...has a Life Rank with the Boy Scouts...attended same high school as current Penguin tailback Jabari Scott...Sanford D. Rivers Family Scholarship Recipient 2008-09...major is business marketing.