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Jackson Woodard

Headshot of Jackson Woodard
Position: LB
Jersey #: 42
Date of Birth: July 2, 2002
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 229 lbs
College: UNLV; Arkansas
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: MIA (2026)

Career Summary

Jackson Woodard is a linebacker from Little Rock, Arkansas, who played at Arkansas and UNLV before signing with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

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Early Life

Woodard grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and began playing organized football after following his older brother's example.

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High School

Woodard attended Little Rock Christian Academy, where he was a three-year football letterwinner and also lettered in baseball. As a senior he totaled 153 tackles, two sacks, and four forced fumbles.

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College Career

Woodard played at Arkansas before transferring to UNLV for 2023. He started all 14 games for UNLV in 2023 and recorded 117 tackles, then followed with a Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year season in 2024 that included three sacks against Houston, multiple interceptions, and a fumble-recovery touchdown against Nevada.

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Path to the NFL

Woodard transferred from Arkansas to UNLV with head coach Barry Odom, where he became a two-time captain and one of the Mountain West's leading linebackers. Seattle signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.

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NFL Career

Seattle signed Woodard as an undrafted free agent in May 2025, then waived him four days later.

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Career Accomplishments

Woodard was the 2024 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and earned multiple All-America honors, including FWAA second-team recognition. He was also UNLV football's first CSC First Team Academic All-American and the program's first NFF National Scholar-Athlete.

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Playing Style

Woodard's production reflected an active all-around linebacker: in his first 17 UNLV games he produced 140 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two interceptions. UNLV cited his physicality, pursuit, and winning focus as key parts of his approach.

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30897, 00-0040066, 2002-07-02, Jackson Woodard, Jackson, Woodard

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