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Tavares Gooden # prospect in 2008 NFL Draft.

Tavares Gooden NFL Draft Bio

Tavares Gooden (born October 7, 1984) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.

In his true freshman season with the University of Miami, Gooden played in all 13 games, almost entirely on special teams, where he made 10 tackles (six solo). By his sophomore year he became starting weakside linebacker, but suffered a shoulder injury and did not start the final three regular-season games, though he did see action. For the season, Gooden totaled 83 tackles (third on the team), 10 tackles for loss, a half sack and three pass breakups. He started in the 2004 Peach Bowl and made six tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss and one pass breakup.

Starting his junior season at strongside linebacker, Gooden suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the first quarter of the season opener vs. Florida State, and missed the remainder of the year. He received a medical redshirt and underwent surgery on October 3, 2005.

In 2006, he returned as the Hurricanes' strongside linebacker, playing in 11 games and making four starts. He totalled 41 tackles (27 solo), adding five tackles for loss, three QB pressures and two pass breakups. Gooden also made a season-high nine tackles in the 2006 MPC Computers Bowl.

Draft Year: 2008 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Tavares Gooden

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Tavares Gooden	Linebacker	6' 1"	242 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
3	71	Baltimore Ravens	Miami (FL)	Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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