The self-effacing Darlington county town of Lamar, S.C. registers a measly population of 959 (2016). That population denotes a continued annual decrease since 2002. One native happened to surface as the latest Lamar anomaly and defy modest expectations. For the record, B.J. Goodson has already made the monumental leap into the NFL. With the 109th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, the New York Giants plucked a linebacker offering raw power and athleticism and engrained with his home-town’s integrity and resolve.
Big Blue just didn’t acquire a skilled technical contributor. Goodson is also a leader who promised to honor his privileged position in bullish fashion.