Antonio Goss

Antonio Derrell Goss (born August 11, 1966) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach for Carson–Newman University, positions he has held since 2026. Goss played professionally as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams. He was selected 319th overall by the 49ers in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL draft. He won two Super Bowl rings with the 49ers and captain alongside Jerry Rice and Tim McDonald in Super Bowl XXIX.

Goss was a standout in high school sports, lettering in football, basketball, track, and baseball. His athleticism earned him All-American honors in football during his senior year. Goss was key member of Randleman's 2A state championship teams in 1981, 1982, and 1983 and was named captain of his football team his senior year. He was inducted into the Randleman High School Sports Hall Fame in 2013.