Jonathan Goodwin (American football)

Jonathan Scott Goodwin (born December 2, 1978) is an American football center for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Michigan.

He has also played for the New Orleans Saints.

Early years
Goodwin attended Lower Richland High School in Hopkins, South Carolina and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was an All-Conference selection.

New York Jets
Goodwin was selected in the fifth round, 154th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

New Orleans Saints
After the 2005 season, Goodwin was a free agent, and signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Goodwin was the Saints' starting center during their 2009 Super Bowl season and made the Pro Bowl as a reserve in 2010.

San Francisco 49ers
On August 3, 2011, Goodwin signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an unrestricted free agent. He started all 18 games during the season. Goodwin also participated on the postseason roster when meeting his former team in the 2011 Divisional Round, the Saints. The 49ers defeated the Saints in the divisional round. The 49ers would eventually lose the 2011 NFC Championship to the Giants in overtime.

Goodwin received the Bobb McKittrick Award which is given annually to the 49ers offensive lineman who best represents the courage, intensity and sacrifice displayed by the longtime offensive line coach who spent 21 years with the 49ers. The award was established by the 49ers in 1999, and is voted on by the offensive line.

Personal
Goodwin's older brother, Harold, is the offensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals.