Charles Goodrum
No. 68
PositionsGuard, tackle
Personal information
Born(1950-01-11)January 11, 1950
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 2013(2013-07-06) (aged 63)
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolDillard (FL)
CollegeFlorida A&M
NFL draft1972: 9th round, 232nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played95
Games started72
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Leo Goodrum (January 11, 1950 – July 6, 2013) was an American professional football guard and offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings.

Early life and education

Goodrum was born on January 11, 1950, in Miami, Florida. He graduated from Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There, he played high school football. He later attended Florida A&M University where he played as an offensive lineman for the university's football team.[1]

Football career

In 1972, Goodrum was selected in the ninth round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.[2] He played as guard and tackle for the Vikings during the 1970s.[1]

Goodrum appeared in 95 games and started 72 during his time with the NFL.[1]

Personal life and death

Goodrum died on July 6, 2013, in Palatka, Florida.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Charles Goodrum Stats". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. ^ "1972 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 31, 2026.