Virginia Tech has offered Paramus (N.J.) Catholic 2025 offensive lineman Malachi Goodman. Here's a quick look at him.
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Other offers
Boston College, Maryland, Miami (FL), Michigan, Nebraska, East Carolina, Marshall, Massachusetts
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As with other recent offers in the Garden State, it should be considered no coincidence that the Hokies issue an offer shortly before they travel to play a game on Goodman's home turf. That sense of connection s built even though VT is the road team this afternoon. The Hokies have historically done a decent job in New Jersey, and rebuilding some of those pipelines is a priority. That said, hopping into the mix after programs that do even better in the region - Maryland and Michigan among them - are already on board means that the Hokies will have to do well on the field to make a compelling argument (and the staff can hope the first salvo there comes today).
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Goodman is a massive offensive lineman who can rely on natural strength to find a lot of success at the high school level. He mirrors pass-rushers well as they try to double-move their way by him, but at other times his feet can be a little planted to the ground - particularly when he starts engaging in the run game. He can be a guy who reaches out and leans to shove the defensive lineman, rather than moving his body to be in a position where he can maximize his leverage. He does have solid athletic ability though, and as his body matures and he builds lower-half strength, he can be a little quicker and add even more power to his game.
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