Jerry Woods
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 13, 1966 Dyersburg, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Racine (WI) Washington Park |
| College: | Northern Michigan |
| NFL draft: | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 170 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com | |
Jerry Woods is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
Biography
Woods was born Jerry Lee Woods on February 13, 1966, in Dyersburg, Tennessee.[1] He grew up in Racine, Wi. Attended Park High School where he was a 3 sport athlete. All State & All County pole vaulter and football player. He was also an honor student. 1989 Graduate of Northern Michigan University. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a minor in Drawing & Design. 4 year starting Defensive Back. 2x Kodak All American, national player of the year nominee, 2x All Conference, Specialist of the Year, team MVP, 3x Most Valuable Defensive Back, 1988 Dean's List honoree, 2001 NMU College Hall of Fame inductee, 2x team captain. Served 2 terms on Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Career
Woods was drafted in the seventh round of the
Previously employed at Graco, Inc (Minneapolis). Since '98 he's been employed at Cummins, Inc (Minneapolis). Both of his parents, Mary Koonce-Johnson (Kenosha, Wi) & Jere Woods (Missouri) retired from Chrysler, Inc.
See also
References
- ^ "Jerry Woods Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.