O'Bryan Goodson

Bio

Defensive Line Coach

2nd season at South Panola • Hometown: Batesville, Mississippi

Alma mater: University of Memphis • Playing position: Defensive Line • Years coaching: 2nd year • Titles won: 6 as a player

O’Bryan Goodson is in his second season on the South Panola staff. A Batesville native, he was an All-State defensive tackle for the Tigers. Coach Goodson won two state championships and was selected to play in the Mississippi/ Alabama All-Star Game. At Memphis he was a first-team all-conference and second-team All-American defensive tackle. Coach Goodson continued his playing career with the Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL, 2023), and with the Albany Firebirds (AFL).

Playing career:
•South Panola High School, Batesville, Miss., 3 years, Defensive Line — All-State DT; two state championships, •Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game Selectee.
•University of Memphis, 3 years, Defensive Tackle — first-team all-conference; second-team All-American
Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game
•Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL, 2023)
•Albany Firebirds (AFL)

Coaching career:
South Panola High School, Batesville, Miss. | 2025–present | Assistant Coach

Education:
B.S. in Physical Education, University of Memphis

Personal:
Goodson is the son of Cherry Strong and Darrell Goodson. He has a son, Tylan.