Dec. 4, 2014
Former standout linebacker Jonathan Goff will be saluted as Vanderbilt’s legend this weekend as part of Southeastern Conference Championship activities this weekend in Atlanta.
A product of St. John’s Preparatory School in Lynn, Mass., Goff was a two-time all-conference middle linebacker for Bobby Johnson-guided Vanderbilt squads. He earned four letters from 2004-07.
Goff will be honored during the SEC Legends Reception and Dinner Friday night at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency, then be recognized in pre-game ceremonies on the SEC Championships Saturday afternoon in the Georgia Dome.
As a senior co-captain in 2007, he topped the Commodores and ranked third in the conference with 113 total tackles, earning First Team All-SEC honors from league coaches and second team recognition from Associated Press sportswriters. He concluded his career in remarkable fashion, posting at least 11 tackles in four of his final five appearances.
As a junior, Goff was named all-conference by the coaches after registering 67 solo tackles and 93 total tackles. He racked up at least 13 tackles in outings against nationally ranked opponents Michigan and Alabama.
Known as a quiet leader on the Commodore defense, Goff finished his career with 202 solo tackles and 307 total tackles in 45 games. He enjoyed 39 career starts.
Following his senior season, Goff played in the postseason East-West Shrine Bowl. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Goff played four years with the Giants, becoming a starter at middle linebacker in 2010. He was a member of the Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl championship team.
Goff signed with the Washington Redskins in 2012. His pro career ended prematurely after two anterior cruciate ligament injuries to the same knee.
Goff was a stellar student-athlete, earning a degree in mechanical engineering. He works as an applications engineer for Minnesota-based TURCK Inc.
2014 Jonathan Goff, LB, 2004-07
2013 Jimmy Williams, RB/DB, 1997-2000
2012 Hunter Hillenmeyer, LB, 1999-2002
2011 Corey Harris, DB/RB, 1988-91
2010 Corey Chavous, DB, 1994-97
2009 Jamie Duncan, LB, 1995-97
2008 Shelton Quarles, LB, 1990-93
2007 Chuck Scott, WR/TE, 1981-84
2006 Eric Jones, QB, 1986-88
2005 Chris Gaines, LB, 1984-87
2004 Boo Mitchell, WR, 1985-88
2003 Whit Taylor, QB, 1972-82
2002 Jim Arnold, punter, 1979-82
2001 Will Wolford, OT, 1982-85
2000 Herb Rich, RB, 1946-49
1999 Bob Werckle, OT, 1947-51
1998 Charley Horton, RB, 1952-55
1997 Bucky Curtis, WR, 1947-50
1996 John Hall, OL, 1951-54
1995 Bob Asher, OT, 1967-69
1994 Bill Wade, QB, 1949-51
