Joseph Goosby, Jr. (born September 6, 1986) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(AFL). In college, he played for

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Professional career

In 2009, Goosby was a member of the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings. In 2010, he played for the San Angelo Stampede Express of the

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. In 2011, he was signed by the Dallas Vigilantes. On September 28, 2011, he was signed by the

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. He was named Riddell Co-Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the

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winning 92-42. On August 26, 2016, the Soul beat the

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in ArenaBowl XXIX by a score of 56–42. On January 31, 2017, Goosby was selected by the

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in the 2017 expansion draft. On February 23, 2017, the Brigade traded Goosby to the Soul for future considerations and claim order positioning. He earned Second Team

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honors in 2017. On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the

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in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40.

Personal life

Son of Sharon and Joe. Graduated from Tulane with a degree in Media Arts.

References

External links

Tulane Green Wave bio

NFL Draft Scout Report
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Goosby, Joe Tulane Green Wave football players Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings players San Angelo Stampede Express players Dallas Vigilantes players Philadelphia Soul players 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Harris County, Texas Baltimore Brigade players