Damien Woody facts for kids
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Woody with the New York Jets in 2009
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||
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| Born: | November 3, 1977 Beaverdam, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Patrick Henry (Ashland, Virginia) | ||||||
| College: | Boston College (1995–1998) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 | ||||||
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Damien Michael Woody (born November 3, 1977) is a former American football player. He was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets. Woody played college football at Boston College. The Patriots picked him in the first round of the 1999 NFL draft. He was the 17th player chosen overall. During his career, he played every spot on the offensive line. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 2002. Woody also won two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots.
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Early Life and College Football
Damien Woody grew up in Ashland, Virginia. He went to Patrick Henry High School. There, he played football with Erron Kinney. They helped their team, the Patrick Henry Patriots, win the state football championship in 1994. After high school, Woody went to Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.
Playing in the NFL
Damien Woody had a long and successful career in the NFL. He was known for being a strong and versatile player. He could play many different positions on the offensive line.
New England Patriots Years
The New England Patriots chose Damien Woody in the first round of the 1999 NFL draft. He was the 17th player picked. Woody started 76 games for the Patriots. He mostly played as a center.
Woody was a key part of the Patriots' offensive line. This line helped the team win two Super Bowls. They won Super Bowl XXXVI in 2001 and Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2003. Woody did not play in Super Bowl XXXVIII due to a knee injury.
Time with the Detroit Lions
In March 2004, Woody joined the Detroit Lions. He signed with them as a free agent. He started every game for the Lions in 2004 and 2005. In 2004, his strong play earned him a spot as a Pro Bowl alternate. This means he was chosen as a backup player for the Pro Bowl game.
Playing for the New York Jets
Damien Woody signed a five-year contract with the New York Jets in March 2008. He played for the Jets until 2010. During the 2010 season, the Jets made it to the playoffs. Woody suffered an injury during a playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. He retired from playing football on July 26, 2011.
Life After Football
After retiring from playing, Damien Woody started a new career.
Broadcasting Career
On August 5, 2011, Woody joined ESPN. He became an NFL analyst. This means he talks about football on TV. You can see him on shows like SportsCenter, NFL Live, and Get Up. He shares his knowledge and opinions about the game.
Personal Life
Damien Woody is married to Nicole Woody. They have seven children together. Woody is a Christian. He also appeared on a TV show called The Biggest Loser in 2014. This show helps people lose weight. He was on the show with another former NFL player, Scott Mitchell. Woody is also a fan of the NHL team, the New York Islanders.
