Before Dallas Goedert became one of the NFL's top tight ends for the Philadelphia Eagles, he starred at the position at the FCS level for South Dakota State.
Here's more on Goedert's college career.
The vitals on Dallas Goedert
School: South Dakota State
Position: Tight end
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 256 pounds
Years active: 2013-17
Here are Goedert's career stats in college.
YEAR | GAMES | REC | REC YDS | YPC | REC TD | RUSH ATT | RUSH YDS | RUSH TDS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | REDSHIRT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2014 | 14 | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | 12 | 26 | 484 | 18.6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | 13 | 92 | 1,293 | 14.1 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
2017 | 14 | 72 | 1,111 | 15.4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career | 53 | 198 | 2,988 | 15.1 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 1 |
Goedert walked-on to South Dakota State.
What kind of prospect was Goedert in high school?
Goedert was a two-sport athlete in football and basketball at Britton-Hecla High School in Britton, South Dakota. He was a three-time all-conference selection and team captain in both sports. Yet, he was an unranked prospect by all major recruiting services.
What was Goedert's record in college?
Goedert and South Dakota State finished a combined 37-16 during his four played seasons of his collegiate career. He advanced to the FCS semifinals in his final collegiate season, the quarterfinals in his redshirt junior season, the first round as a redshirt sophomore and the second round as a redshirt freshman.
Records set by Goedert
Here are some of the notable records and statistical rankings set by Goedert in college:
- 1st in South Dakota State single-season receptions (92, 2016)
- 1st in South Dakota State single-game receiving touchdowns (4)
- 3rd in South Dakota State career receptions (198)
- 4th in South Dakota State career receiving yards (2,988)
- 5th in South Dakota State career touchdown receptions (21)
- One of only three players in program history to post consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for receiving
Which awards did Goedert win in college?
Here are the awards and honors Goedert won in college:
- Team captain (2017)
- Unanimous All-American (2016, 2017)
- STATS FCS Walter Payton Award Finalist (2016, 2017)
- STATS FCS All-America First Team (2016, 2017)
- American Football Coaches Association FCS All-America Team (2016, 2017)
- Associated Press FCS All-America First Team (2016, 2017)
- FCS Athletics Directors Association All-America Team (2016, 2017)
- HERO Sports FCS All-America First Team (2016, 2017)
- Walter Camp Football Foundation FCS All-America Team (2016, 2017)
- Phil Steele FCS All-America First Team (2017)
- All-Missouri Valley Football Conference First Team (2015, 2016, 2017)