July 18, 2002

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions signed rookie cornerback Andre Goodman on Tuesday.

The Lions drafted Goodman, 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds, in the third round (68th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft. He had 86 tackles, four interceptions and 20 pass deflections during his four-year career at South Carolina.

As a senior, Goodman started 10 regular-season games and the Outback Bowl at left cornerback, recording 43 tackles (36 solo), eight pass deflections and three interceptions.

Goodman also played free safety for the Gamecocks.

No contract terms were disclosed.