Chase Goodrich had 16 FBS-offering programs to pick from during his recruiting.
Army was at the top of Goodrich’s list from the jump and since his 2025 Christmas Day offer.
The team’s atmosphere and West Point’s academics were appealing. The opportunity to continue playing with his older brother, Phillip and 2026 Army commit, didn’t hurt either.
With his brother and parents present, Goodrich, a 2027 defensive lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), called Army coach Jeff Monken, defensive coordinator Daryl Dixon, defensive line coach Jamere Hogue and running backs coach Chandler Burks with his commitment to the Black Knights Thursday.
“In the end, no school could compare to West Point and it wasn’t even close,” said Goodrich. “They (his family) were very excited for me and that moment definitely felt like the best decision I have made and it was a huge weight off my shoulders.”
Family has been an early theme for Army’s 2027 recruiting class. The Black Knights have secured commitments from future second-generation Army players Rett Daniels and Luke Leone. Now, Goodrich gets a chance to share a college football team with his brother, a linebacker.
“Playing with Phillip is a major part (of his commitment) because our positions complement each other and bringing that natural connection we have had since a young age and throughout high school and being able to dominate opposing offenses together is exciting,” Goodrich said.
Goodrich, who is 6-foot-1 and 285 pounds, has played defensive line since he started playing football at five years old. His offers included Navy, Boston College and Purdue.
“Coming to my decision, it was what Army West Point had to offer academically, athletically, and in life overall as well as the brotherhood and the culture they have there,” Goodrich said. “And, I felt that I would fit in there perfectly.”
When Goodrich isn’t disrupting offensive backfield, he might be building custom cars with his father.
“I have always had an interest in the performance of cars,” Goodrich said. “I learned how to work with sheet metal, welding, and a lot of major things that will help me later on in my life.”
