Peter Woods
Career Summary
Peter Woods is an Alabama native who developed into a Clemson defensive-line standout before Kansas City selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Woods contributed for three seasons at Clemson and became a first-round choice of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.
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Early Life
Woods is from Alabaster, Alabama.
Woods is from Alabaster, Alabama.
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College Career
Woods was a three-year Clemson contributor who made 24 starts in 35 games.
Woods appeared in 35 games with 24 starts across three seasons at Clemson. He totaled 84 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Three productive Clemson seasons and an All-ACC senior campaign led Woods to the first round.
Woods was a Freshman All-American in 2023, earned honorable mention All-ACC in 2024, and finished as a first-team All-ACC selection in 2025. Kansas City then selected him late in the first round.
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NFL Career
Kansas City selected Woods 29th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs selected Woods with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He entered Kansas City as a rookie defensive lineman.
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Career Accomplishments
Woods earned Freshman All-American honors and finished his Clemson career as a first-team All-ACC player.
Woods earned Freshman All-American recognition in 2023, honorable mention All-ACC honors in 2024, and first-team All-ACC recognition in 2025. He was one of Clemson's two first-round selections in the 2026 draft.
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Playing Style
Woods is an interior defensive lineman with a strong college production profile and experience as a multiyear starter.
Woods made at least 11 starts in each of his final two Clemson seasons. His combination of interior defensive-line production and 24 career starts helped make him a first-round selection.
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