Donovan Woods (American football) facts for kids
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| Born: | July 27, 1985 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Millwood (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
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| College: | Oklahoma State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||
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Donovan Woods was an American football player. He was born on July 27, 1985. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, and Buffalo Bills. The Pittsburgh Steelers first signed him in 2008. Before that, he played college football at Oklahoma State University.
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Early Football Days
Donovan Woods went to Millwood High School. At first, he played as a defensive back. This position helps stop the other team from scoring. Later, he became the starting quarterback. The quarterback is the player who throws the ball.
He helped his high school team win three state championships in a row. This was a great achievement for his team. In his final year, he had amazing stats as a quarterback. He threw for many yards and touchdowns. He also ran for a lot of yards and touchdowns.
College Football Career
Donovan Woods received a scholarship to play football at Oklahoma State University. In his first year, he was a redshirt freshman. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. He set new school records for freshmen. He threw for many yards and touchdowns. He also ran for touchdowns.
In his second year, he started as the team's quarterback. But after a few games, he changed positions. He became a free safety. A safety is a defensive player who helps cover the field. He played well in his new role. He made many tackles and caught two interceptions.
As a junior, he continued to play free safety. He was one of the top tacklers on his team. He also scored a touchdown by returning a fumble. In his senior year, he led his team in tackles. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2007 Insight Bowl. This award recognized him as the best defensive player in that game.
Playing in the NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers
After college, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Donovan Woods in 2008. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the NFL draft. He spent time on the team's practice squad and active roster. The practice squad is where players train with the team. The active roster means they can play in games.
He played in six games for the Steelers. That year, the Steelers won the Super Bowl. This is the championship game of the NFL. Donovan Woods was part of that Super Bowl winning team. He made five tackles on special teams. Special teams play during kickoffs and punts. He was released by the Steelers in 2009.
Dallas Cowboys
In November 2009, the Dallas Cowboys signed Donovan Woods. He joined their practice squad. He stayed with the Cowboys for the rest of that season. In 2010, the Cowboys released him. This made room for new players they had drafted.
Buffalo Bills
Donovan Woods then signed with the Buffalo Bills in July 2010. He joined them as a free agent. However, he was released by the Bills before the regular season started. This was part of the team's final roster cuts. After this, he ended his professional football career.
