Marquise Goodwin

When people say Goodwin has world-class speed, it isn't an exaggeration. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic team in London last summer, but returned home after a disappointing performance in the long jump - his best of 25 feet, 7 inches failing to qualify for the second round. "Most definitely," he told the Austin American-Statesmen when asked if it was his most crushing athletic setback. "I worked my whole life for that one moment." "Football is a big stress reliever. It's great not to have to worry like, 'Oh dang, if I would have done this; if I would have done that.' My mind is totally on football now." Goodwin was timed at 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash in 2012, and his speed is his best asset on the football field. At only 5-9 and 178 pounds, Goodwin is a versatile athlete the Longhorns' coaching staff worked creatively to get the ball to. He entered the 2012 season with 94 receptions for 1,024 yards and four touchdowns. But Goodwin also had 33 career carries for 265 yards, 31 kickoff returns for 658 yards and a touchdown and one punt return for 22 yards. However, Goodwin suffered through a highly disappointing senior season, touching the ball only 33 times, including 13 carries. He was hindered by missing spring practices while training for the Olympics, and never worked his way into a regular role in 2012. Goodwin did impress at the Senior Bowl, where he was generally considered one of the stars of the week. An Olympic athlete will always be an intriguing NFL prospect, but Goodwin's senior season on the football field was average at best. A prospect who looks much different from the tape, Goodwin is forcing scouts to go back and study more on the former Longhorn, but it wouldn't be surprising if Goodwin vaults into the early rounds, similar to Buffalo Bills wide receiver T.J. Graham a year ago.

strengths

World-class speed. Looked more polished as a route-runner at the Senior Bowl than he had shown previously; more flexible in his patterns and breaks, catching just about everything thrown his way. Explodes off the line and hits another gear when the ball is in the air. Versatile playmaker who can add value by getting the ball into his hands in the backfield or as a kickoff and punt returner.

weaknesses

Undersized at 5-9, 178 pounds, relegating him to a slot position. Can be jammed at the line, taking him out of the play. Lackluster senior season highlighted raw route-running. Generally failed to impress on film.

Coached by Kiff Hardin at Rowlett H.S.

three-year letterman at wide receiver

tallied 132 receptions for 1,709 yards and 17 TDs during his career

earned first-team all-district 10-5A in 2007 and 2008

also earned multiple letters in track & field. Two-time World Junior Champion (long jump, 4x100m)

posted a 25-4.75 at the 2008 IAAF World Junior Championships to win the long jump

set the national high school record in the long jump (26-10) in finishing fifth in the senior division at the 2009 U.S. Championships

won the junior portion of the long jump at the 2009 U.S. Championships (26-1.50)

is only the 20th prep athlete all-time to jump over 26 feet

seven-time Texas 5A State Champion (long jump (3), triple jump (2), 4x100m (2)). Two-time Texas Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year

named a member of USA Today's 2009 All-USA Team

won the long jump (26-4.75) and the triple jump (50-5.75) at the 2009 UIL 5A State Track Championships

won the long jump at the 2008 USATF Junior Championships with a leap of 25-0

claimed state titles in the long jump (26-1.50w), triple jump (50-0.50) and 4x100m (40.26), while finishing second in the 100 meters (10.38) to help Rowlett win the team title

won the 5A state title in the long jump as a sophomore with a mark of 25-0.

Born in Lubbock, Texas

enrolled in the college of liberal arts

is interested in studying kinesiology

a three-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll

earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic honors in 2010

was a Texas Scholar as a prepster

visited with kids from Dell Children's Medical Center when they visited UT's football facilities

volunteered to help clean up Lake Ray Hubbard

spent time visiting and speaking with elementary school kids.