Austin Peay State University Athletics

College: With defensive scheme change, transitioned from linebacker to defensive end in during spring practice...will combine speed and strength to provide relief on the defensive line...finished 2008 with nine stops, including 1.5 tackles for loss... had three tackles, including half-tackle for loss, against Gardner-Webb...had only one tackle at Eastern Kentucky, but put solid pressure on the quarterback with two hurries...made three stops against Murray State, including one tackle for loss... stripped a ball to force a fumble in the first quarter of the Govs win over Eastern Illinois...entered Fall 2008, listed No. 2 on depth chart at outside linebacker behind Kit Hartsfield...gained terrific experience as sophomore in 2007 when injuries dotted the linebacking corps...played both inside and outside linebacker that season...closed season on  strong note, being credited with five tackles at Murray State...claimed half tackle for loss at both Indiana State and at Southeast Missouri...as freshman in 2006, played mostly on special teams as freshman...appeared in 10 games...led White team with six tackles in Red-White game, including 1.5 tackles for loss...High School:  Played running back and linebacker for Curtis Higgins at Trigg County High School...started all four prep seasons...named team MVP on offense and defense...totalled team-best 125 tackles as senior, including team-best 33 solo stops...also had six sacks and forced five fumbles...selected to play in Western Kentucky All-Star game vs. Southern Illinois Conference...one of 42 Western Kentucky players selected for game...Personal: International management major...four-time member of Athletics Director’s Honor Roll...son of Richard and Annie Woods...has 10 brothers and sisters...born April 20, 1987...age 22.