Eddie Goines was born in Jackson, Tennessee and raised in Lakeland, Florida. Eddie grew up athletically and went on to be drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, and play in the National Football League before career ending knee injuries. He now has embraced his newfound passion, acting. Eddie began his acting career in New York, and has since relocated to Los Angeles. Eddie also founded the Diligent Actors Workshop in 2001 which meets weekly to hone one's acting skills.