Wes Goodwin
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach |
| Team | Clemson |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | December 28, 1984 Grove Hill, Alabama |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2005–2008 | Mississippi State (SA) |
| 2009–2011 | Clemson (GA) |
| 2012–2014 | Clemson (defensive analyst) |
| 2015–2017 | Arizona Cardinals (assistant to the HC) |
| 2018–2021 | Clemson (senior defensive assistant) |
| 2022–present | Clemson (DC/LB) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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Wesley Goodwin (born December 28, 1984) is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Clemson University. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals and at Mississippi State University.
Arizona Cardinals
In 2015, Goodwin was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as the assistant to the head coach. Goodwin served under head coach Bruce Arians.[1]
Clemson (second stint)
In 2018, Goodwin returned to Clemson University as a senior defensive assistant.[2]
On December 14, 2021, Goodwin was promoted to defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Clemson, replacing Brent Venables after his departure to become the head coach at the University of Oklahoma.[3][4]
References
- ^ Root, Jess (February 4, 2015). "Bios for James Bettcher, Bob Sanders, Mike Chiurco, Wesley Goodwin". Revengeofthebirds.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ Senkiw, Brad (2021). "Goodwin Patiently Waited, Turned Down NFL Jobs for Clemson Opportunity". Sports Illustrated Clemson Tigers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Clemson announces football staff changes". Clemson Tigers. December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ Low, Chris (December 14, 2021). "Inside Wes Goodwin's meteoric rise to become Clemson football's defensive coordinator". ESPN. Retrieved December 14, 2021.