Pierre Woods facts for kids
Woods with the Patriots
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 6, 1982 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||
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Pierre Woods (born January 6, 1982) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position in football. Pierre played for teams like the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. He also played college football at the University of Michigan.
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Early Life and High School Football
Pierre Woods grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He went to Glenville High School. There, he played football for two years and was a "letterman." This means he earned a special award for playing well in a varsity sport.
He played alongside other famous football players like Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr.. Pierre was part of the very first U.S. Army All-American Bowl game in 2000. This game features the best high school football players in the country.
During his high school career, Pierre was a strong defender. He made 173 tackles and had 42 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. He also caught passes as a tight end, scoring 13 touchdowns.
In his senior year, he was named Second-team USA Today High School All-America. This means he was one of the best high school players in the whole country. Pierre also played basketball for four years in high school.
College Football Career
After high school, Pierre Woods went to the University of Michigan. He played for the Michigan Wolverines team. In his first year, he didn't play in any games. This is called a "redshirt" year, which helps players develop more.
In 2003, as a sophomore, he played in all 13 games. He made 68 tackles and led his team with 14 tackles for loss. A tackle for loss means stopping an opponent behind their starting line. He also had seven sacks that year. Because of his great performance, he was named second-team All-Big Ten.
He continued to play well in his junior and senior years. In 2004, he played in 12 games and made 22 tackles. As a senior in 2005, he played in all 12 games. He made 24 tackles and caused two fumbles.
Professional Football Journey
Playing for the New England Patriots
After college, Pierre Woods was not chosen in the 2006 NFL draft. But the New England Patriots still signed him as an "undrafted free agent." This means he joined the team without being drafted.
In his first year, 2006, he played in eight games. He was good at "special teams tackles." Special teams are units that play during kickoffs and punts. In 2007, he played in all 16 regular-season games. He led the team with 21 special teams tackles.
In 2008, he made his first start in a game against the New York Jets. He made nine tackles in that game. However, he got an arm injury later that year. He was placed on "injured reserve," meaning he couldn't play for the rest of the season.
Pierre came back strong in 2009 and played in all 16 games again. He made 36 tackles, with 18 of them on special teams. He was released by the Patriots in September 2010. But he was re-signed by them in November of the same year. He then made his second career sack against the Detroit Lions. The Patriots waived him again in December 2010.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
After leaving the Patriots, Pierre Woods was picked up by the Buffalo Bills in December 2010. This is called being "claimed off waivers." He played for the Bills for a short time. He was released from their team in February 2011.
Playing in the Arena Football League
In 2012, Pierre Woods joined the Cleveland Gladiators. This team plays in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a different kind of football played indoors on a smaller field. He played for the Gladiators before going on injured reserve.
Personal Life
Pierre Woods is a family man. He has three daughters and two sons. His oldest daughter's name is Paris Woods.
