Happy Valley Insider - Fact or Fiction: Malachi Goodman is set to become a Rivals250 prospect
Three-star offensive lineman Malachi Goodman could have done enough this spring to earn a spot in the Rivals250.
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Friedman: FACT. After seeing Malachi Goodman for the first time on Wednesday, there is very little doubt he’ll add his fourth star in the next rankings update and making the Rivals250 is certainly a possibility. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound tackle prospect doesn’t carry much bad weight and has outstanding movement skills for a player his size. Goodman is powerful and showed quick feet and balance when working through various drills. Georgia, Penn State and Auburn (where he’ll be visiting this weekend) are in the best position at this point but USC and Alabama are very much in this race.
O’Leary: FACT. Goodman is one of the best prospects to come out of Paramus Catholic since five-star Rashan Gary back in the 2016 class. He’s a legit 6-foot-5 and weighs in around 315 pounds and holds it really well. He’s also very athletic and possesses a lot of strength to go along with that size, starting with his strong lower body that allows him to move defensive linemen with ease. He’s easily one of New Jersey's best and should definitely be in the Rivals250 in what is one of the deepest classes for New Jersey in recent history.
