Ed Woods

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Ed Woods
Michigan State Spartans – No. 10
PositionDefensive back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born:Oakland, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMcClymonds High School

Edward Woods is an American football cornerback for the Michigan State Spartans. He previously played for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Early life and high school[edit]

Woods attended high school at McClymonds. Coming out of high school, Woods held offers from schools such as Arizona State, USC, Arizona, Washington State and Tulane.[1] Ultimately, Woods was rated as a three star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[2][3]

College career[edit]

Arizona State[edit]

In Woods' first two seasons in 2020 and 2021 he combined to play in five games, making five tackles.[4] During the 2022 season, Woods played in eight games, where he notched 28 tackles, a sack, six pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[5] During the 2023 season, Woods played in all 12 games for the Sun Devils, tallying 33 tackles, four pass deflections, an interception, and two forced fumbles.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Woods decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

Michigan State[edit]

Woods decided to transfer to play for the Michigan State Spartans.[9][10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lyskawa, Jake. "Michigan State lands former Arizona State CB Ed Woods via transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. ^ Gardner, Michelle. "Arizona State football adds another commit to 2020 class". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ^ Gange, Scotty. "ASU Early Signing Day: Cornerback Edward Woods puts pen to paper, signs with Sun Devils". House of Sparky. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Edward Woods". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  5. ^ Ramsey, Jared. "Michigan State football picks up former Arizona State DB Ed Woods from transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ^ Kenney, Madeline. "Michigan State football lands transfer defensive back Ed Woods from Arizona State". The Detroit News. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  7. ^ Gardner, Michelle. "Another ASU football player, Ed Woods, headed to portal". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  8. ^ Trezevant IV, Ezekiel. "Potential Transfer CB Edward Woods Will Soon Choose Between Michigan State Football and Jonathan Smith, and Alabama". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  9. ^ Wenzel, Matt. "Arizona State DB transfer picks Michigan State over Alabama". MLive.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  10. ^ Trezevant IV, Ezekiel. "3-Star DB Ed Woods Chooses Michigan State Over Alabama". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 3 May 2024.