3. He transitioned from tight end.
During the 2018 season at Central Michigan, Goedeke redshirted and sat out the season as a transfer. While sidelined, he made the transition from tight end to the offensive line. He described undergoing “drills religiously” to acclimate to the new role in the trenches and change his footwork. His play strength is in the run game, controlling blockers with his hands and generating power from his lower body.
4. He underwent a body evolution.
In addition to the mental part of transitioning to the O-Line, Goedeke had to gain weight. The self-starter added 100 pounds since high school to propel himself forward to the NFL’s doorstep. At 312 pounds, he remains balanced through contact/centered in blocks. His determination to succeed will serve him well at the pro level.
5. He has a “nasty” mentality.
His self-initiated nickname, the “glass-eater” tells the story. With an obvious bold personality over Zoom, Goedeke described to local media that he is looking to “bury” the opposition on Sundays. His goal? To put fear into an opponent’s eyes. When he steps foot onto the gridiron, the switch is turned, and “nastiness” ensues at the line of scrimmage.