Career Statistics
CAREER (2009-12)
Became third Eagle in school history to reach 4,000 career all-purpose yards, finishing with 4,021 (968 rushing, 368 receiving, 567 punt returns, 211 kickoff returns). Broke NCCU record for longest punt return with a 92-yard touchdown (Nov. 3, 2012 vs. Delaware State). Owns two of NCCU’s longest kickoff returns in school history with a 97-yard touchdown versus Winston-Salem State (Sept. 11, 2010) and a 92-yard touchdown at Appalachian State (Sept. 18, 2010). Scored touchdowns on six special teams returns during four-year career (3 punt return, 3 kickoff return). Averaged 4.2 yards per carry with seven rushing touchdowns.
2012 - SENIOR SEASON
Named First Team All-MEAC as a return specialist. Announced to Beyond Sports College Network FCS All-America First Team as a return specialist. Ranked second in MEAC with 134.9 all-purpose yards per game. Scored three touchdowns on special teams returns (2 punt returns, 1 kickoff return). Averaged NCCU single-season record 35.8 yards per punt return (5 punt returns for 179 yards, 2 TDs), including school-record 92-yard punt return. Averaged 26.2 yards per kickoff return (18 kickoff returns for 472 yards, TD), including a 90-yard touchdown. Team leader in both rushing (575 yards, 3 TDs) and receiving (35 catches, 258 yards). Ranked 23rd in Division I-FCS in All-Purpose Yards. Rushed for season-high 93 yards on 21 carries at Savannah State (Sept. 22). Caught a season-best eight passes at Morgan State (Oct. 13). Two-time MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 24 and Oct. 22).
2011 - JUNIOR SEASON
Played in 10 games. Returned 21 kickoffs for 444 yards (21.1 avg.) and 13 punts for 110 yards (8.5 avg.). Rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries. Caught seven passes for 51 yards. Rushed for season-best 59 yards on seven attempts versus Central State (Sept. 10) inside Cleveland Browns Stadium. Returned five kickoffs for season-high 109 yards at Rutgers (Sept. 1). Selected to the Preseason All-MEAC Second Team as a return specialist by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Named to All-MEAC First Team by
Phil Steele’s 2011 College Football Preview magazine as a kickoff return specialist. Named to College Football Performance Awards 2011 FCS Watch List as a kickoff returner.
2010 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in all 11 games. NCCU’s leading return specialist for the second season in a row. Returned 12 punts for 171 yards (14.2 avg.). Returned 31 kickoffs for 769 yards (24.8 avg.) and two touchdowns. Rushed 38 times for 192 yards (5.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. Caught three passes for 25 yards (8.3 avg.). Topped squad with 1,157 all-purpose yards, averaging 13.8 yards per touch. Made school history at top-ranked Appalachian State (Sept. 18) by becoming the first Eagle to post two kickoff returns of 92 yards or more during a career, accomplishing the feat in back-to-back weeks. Equaled the third-longest kickoff return in the NCCU record books with a 97-yard touchdown dash versus Winston-Salem State (Sept. 11). Rushed for a season-high 65 yards and a touchdown on eight carries versus nationally-ranked Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 23). Returned eight kickoffs for 198 yards, including a 92-yard score, at No. 1 Appalachian State (Sept. 18). Returned two punts for 68 yards against Hampton (Oct. 9).
2009 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Played in 10 games. Team’s top return specialist as a rookie. Ranked third on the team in rushing with 93 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Placed fourth among Eagles with 667 all-purpose yards (66.7 per game). Tied for sixth on the squad with 7 receptions for 34 yards. Returned 13 punts for 107 yards (8.2 avg.) and a touchdown). Returned 24 kickoffs for 433 yards (18.0 avg.). Recorded season-highs of 40 rushing yards on 6 carries and 27 receiving yards on a pair of receptions against Central State (Oct. 31). Posted season-high 136 all-purpose yards at No. 9 Appalachian State (Oct. 10) with 134 kickoff return yards on 7 attempts. Returned a punt 47 yards for a touchdown versus Central Methodist (Oct. 17).
KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL
Named State 2A Offensive Player of the Year. Earned Class 2A All-Area honors. Amassed 1,414 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, and 352 receiving yards.
PERSONAL
Born Sept. 25, 1990, in Columbia, S.C. Parents are Arthur Goforth III and Vanessa Goforth. Major at NCCU is fitness and wellness.
