Connor Gooding
Sophomore tight end on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 230 lb · Gilbert, SC · Gilbert HS
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 2445 nationally · Signed with Southern Miss
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 tight end on Southern Miss's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Southern Miss in 2025.
Connor Gooding
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Southern Miss3-star out of Gilbert
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Southern Miss -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Southern Miss has produced 1 All-Conference tight ends.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 90% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #108
Background
2025 (Fr.): Did not see any action in his initial year with the Golden Eagles…Redshirted. High School: Attended Gilbert High School where he was a Class 4A all-state selection at tight end…Also named Region 4 AAAA…Played for the South in a regional all-star game…Caught 36 passes for 690 yards and...
The tight end room · Southern Miss
- #88Kyirin Heath228 receiving yards · 2025
- #84Kadinn Morris183 receiving yards · 2025
- #81Preston Kilgore2 games · 2026
- #88Jeremiah Beck Jr.1 game · 2026
- #82Connor Goodingno box-score line yet
4 more on the roster · Southern Miss team page