Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has blazing speed and explosive athleticism, which make for an excellent skill set for long jump competitions.
Goodwin qualified for Wednesday's long jump finals at the 2015 Pan Am Games—quite an accomplishment in and of itself for an NFL player. The 24-year-old leaper showed he was better than most in Toronto, taking home the silver medal with a season-best jump of 8.27 meters.
Bills beat reporter Sal Capaccio provided the conversion and succinct but suitable analysis:
Goodwin's 8.27-meters = 27-feet, 1.59 inches. #ThatsFar
— Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) July 22, 2015
Sitting in third place entering his third attempt, it was imperative for Goodwin to save his best for then to climb further up the podium.