Clemson Football: B.J. Goodson likely starter for New York Giants

Former Clemson football linebacker B.J. Goodson is making a name for himself up in the Big Apple and could be the starter for the New York Giants come September.

Former Clemson linebacker B.J. Goodson could very well be an instrumental part of a playoff run for the New York Giants in 2017.

Goodson, who graduated from Clemson in 2015, played sparingly as a rookie for the Giants this past season.

Now, with an opening at Mike linebacker and a ton of confidence, he is the expected starter as the New York Giants begin preseason.

Here is what coach Ben McAdo had to say about Goodson, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.

"“He’s a young, physical football player. Every time you see him move, he moves around like a Mike linebacker. We’re excited to see what he can do for us.”"

Goodson doesn’t just think of himself as a second-year player, but rather a leader on the defensive side of the ball for what should be a championship-contending team in the NFL.

"“[I view myself as] the leader,” Goodson told Raanan of ESPN. “I see myself as the leader, even though we have veteran guys. Those guys are looking at me for the calls and looking for me as far as responding to certain things.”"

I think it’s interesting of how Goodson is taking on the leadership role on a such a solid team in the NFL in only his second season.

Especially since most Tiger fans have already forgotten that Goodson was still in the league, much less contending for a starting position.

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B.J. Goodson was picked in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

What do you think Clemson football fans? Do you think Goodson will provide some stability at the middle linebacker position for New York? Could he be an intricate part of the Giants making a run? Comment below!