Good Finishes Rookie Season with the Colts

MARS HILL, N.C. – Denzelle Good has finished his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected by the Colts in the seventh round (255th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Recently, Denzelle came back to visit his Mars Hill University family.

"I was inactive for the first 10 games of the year but when I finally got my chance to dress and see action, even though I was nervous, I really surprised myself on the improvements and strides I made in my first year in the NFL", stated Good. He added, "I was also surprised that making the jump from an 11 college game schedule a year to a 16 game schedule in the NFL went by much faster than I expected". When asked about his time at Mars Hill Good said, "I loved my stay at Mars Hill. Transferring to Mars Hill from N.C. State ended up being a great decision for me. My relationship with my coaches at Mars Hill made a real difference in my life and my football career. The football staff at Mars Hill really cares about their player and their interest in me as a person and not just an athlete is a big reason why I am where I am now. I really feel the people at Mars Hill looked out for me and my well-being." When asked what is currently going on in Denzell's future he stated, "I am training hard physically for next season but I am really working hard on improving my mental aspect of the game so I can be the best player I can be."

Mars Hill Football Head Coach Tim Clifton Stated, "I think it was awesome that Denzelle started several games during his rookie season.  The Mars Hill Family has followed him since the day he was drafted.  We are very excited for him.  His success helps gives recognition nationally to Mars Hill Football."

In his inaugural season, Good played in six games for the Colts and started in four contests. In 2015 the Colts finished with an 8-8 record that placed them in second place in the AFC South Division.

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• A two-time First Team All-South Atlantic Conference choice at Mars Hill.
• Did not allow a sack in the three years he competed with the Lions.
• Was a participant in the 2015 NFL Regional Combine in Baltimore and Super Regional Combine in Arizona.

2014:

• Started in 10 games and was a First-Team All-SAC selection.
• Blocked for an offense that ranked fourth in the South Atlantic Conference in yards per game (404.9).
• Provided time for quarterback Trent Miller to rank third in the conference averaging 178.1 yards per game while throwing nine touchdowns.

2013:

• Earned First-Team All-SAC honors for the first time in his collegiate career.
• Started all 11 games on the offensive line.
• Blocked for quarterback Trent Miller who earned SAC Offensive Freshman of the Year honors after totaling 2,757 yards and 23 touchdowns.

2012:

• Started in all 10 games on the offensive line.
• Assisted Mars Hill to a 6-4 record while providing time for the offense to generate 28.0 points per game.
• The Lions finished third in the conference.

PERSONAL:

• Played offensive tackle at Gaffney (S.C.) High School and was rated as the No. 5 overall prospect in South Carolina.
• Was a two-time all-region and all-area selection.
• Named to the All-Atlantic Region class of 2009 by PrepStar.
• In 2008, was voted a first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press, Coaches Poll, Media Poll and HSSR Poll.
• Participated in the Shrine Bowl following his senior season.
• A native of Gaffney, S.C.