Marquise Goodwin is a former Olympian who always laid claim to being one of the fastest players in the NFL. Now he’s got a trophy and a big pile of cash to back it up. The San Francisco 49ers pass-catcher beat Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Johnson by 0.05 seconds in the final round of the “40 Yards of Gold “contest held in Sunrise, Fla. Saturday.
On his way to the title, Goodwin waxed Arizona Cardinals wideout Damiere Byrd, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake and Denver Broncos running back Khalfani Muhammad. Former Carson-Newman and New York Giants wide receiver Kevin Snead was disqualified for a couple of false starts.
Y’all really let @marquisegoodwin con y’all out of 1 million dollars??
Who Didn’t Think he was the fastest man in the NFL 🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/ftOM4scorM
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) June 30, 2019
Jalen Thompson entering Supplemental Draft
The NFL’s supplemental draft list continues to grow. After learning he would lose his NCAA eligibility this week, Washington State’s Jalen Thompson will enter the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. Thompson was already tracking to be at least a mid-round pick in next year’s draft. Last year Thompson recorded 66 tackles, three for a loss, eight passes defended, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two interceptions for the Cougars.
A key entrance into the supplemental draft: Washington State S Jalen Thompson, who learned yesterday he lost his eligibility for the 2019 season and applied to be drafted in July. He hired agent Brad Cicala and is heading into the NFL. Should be selected.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 29, 2019
Lorenzen hospitalized with infection
Former New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen has been hospitalized with an infection, kidney and heart issues. Lorenzen appeared in four games with the Giants in 2006 and 2007, completing 50 percent of his passes for 28 yards. He was a four-year starter at the University of Kentucky, finishing his college career with 10,354 yards and 78 touchdowns with 41 picks. Lorenzen spent time in multiple minor league football leagues, playing for the Kentucky Horsemen, North Kentucky River Monsters and the Owesnboro Rage.
Jared Lorenzen hospitalized https://t.co/L9hhI7NG9R
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 30, 2019
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