The College of New Jersey Athletics

2024 (FRESHMAN): Played in four games ... Made collegiate debut versus F&M (9/14) ... Had two tackles against Montclair State (10/5) ... Combined on a tackle for loss and also recovered a fumble in the Homecoming win over Kean (10/19)

BEFORE TCNJ: Member of the football, wrestling, and track and field teams at Ocean City High School ... Recipient of several team awards, including Bobby Miller Award (Best Sophmore), Mike Slaveski Award (Strongest on Team), and Archie Harris Award (All Around Senior) ... Honor Roll all four years ... Class 1 Police Officer

WHY TCNJ? Great academics, loved the football team, beautiful campus

PERSONAL: Birthday is July 14 ... Parents are Steven and Michele Gooden ... Has one sibling, Steven Jr., who is a swimmer at Swarthmore ... Biggest athletic thrill has been starting as a sophomore and going 12-1 ... Hobbies include fishing, surfing, and snowboarding ... Favorite pregame meal is bananas and a PB&J sandwich and favorite postgame meal is Buffalo wings ... Favorite athlete is Jason Kelce