CALIFORNIA (Jan. 30) – A pair of former California (PA) football players were with NFL teams this season and the sports information office provides an update of their progress prior to Super Bowl LVIII (2023 season).

CJ Goodwin (2013), Cornerback #29, Dallas Cowboys
Goodwin appeared in the opening five games of the regular season before suffering a season-ending injury. He finished the year with a combined four tackles while playing a total of 102 snaps (86 special teams) in 2023. In Week 1, Goodwin made one stop and played 16 defensive snaps at the New York Giants. He played a season-high 22 snaps against the New York Jets in Week 2. Goodwin tallied a pair of stops while playing 21 snaps at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. He made one tackle on special teams in Week 5 at the San Francisco 49ers before being placed on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle. Goodwin has played the last six seasons with the Cowboys and completed his ninth year in the NFL.

Erik Harris (2008-11), Safety #35, San Francisco 49ers
Harris appeared in three games during the regular season after being signed to the practice squad on Nov. 28. He played a total of 38 snaps on special teams with a season-high 20 snaps in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks. Harris was on the practice squad for both the NFC Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers and the NFC Championship versus the Detroit Lions. The 49ers will be playing in Super Blow LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 11. Harris is in his eighth season in the NFL.