JT Woods
Career Summary
Jalen Terrell Woods, known as J.T. Woods, is a safety from San Antonio, Texas. He starred at Baylor and was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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High School
Woods attended Steele High School in San Antonio. He totaled 33 tackles and a sack while playing both ways as a senior, then added 90 tackles, four tackles for loss and an interception as a junior. He also competed in track, recording personal bests of 10.64 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.87 in the 200 meters.
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College Career
Woods appeared in 50 games and made 28 starts at Baylor. In 2021, he started all 14 games, led the Big 12 with six interceptions and finished fourth on the team with 57 tackles. He ended his career fifth in Baylor history with 201 interception-return yards and scored a defensive touchdown in consecutive 2021 games.
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Path to the NFL
The Chargers selected Woods in the third round, 79th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. NFL.com later listed him with the New York Giants.
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NFL Career
Woods played 13 regular-season games for the Chargers over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, totaling six tackles. He appeared in 10 games as a rookie and three games in 2023.
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Career Accomplishments
Woods earned All-Big 12 honorable mention recognition in 2020 and 2021 and was a five-time Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll selection. His 2021 season included the conference lead in interceptions and a place on the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board.
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Playing Style
Woods' game featured range and turnover production, reflected in his Big 12-leading six interceptions as a Baylor senior. His track background included sub-10.7 speed in the 100 meters, and he ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.
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31708, 00-0038091, 2000-06-10, JT Woods, J.T., Woods
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