Al Woods

Al Woods is an NFL defensive tackle currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks. Born in Jennings, LA, Woods attended Elton High School and was a standout player, earning All-America honors as a senior from Parade Magazine, USA TODAY and Reebok, and representing the state of Louisiana in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Woods attended the football-prestigious LSU, and played in 41 games over his four seasons with the school, racking up 73 tackles, 8.0 TFLs, 3.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries. He had a stellar senior year, starting all 13 games, and recording a career-best 33 tackles. He also played in the 2006 Sugar Bowl and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. Woods was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Since then, he has enjoyed a lengthy career, playing in every season since he was drafted (except 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). He has had stints with the Steelers, Buccaneers, Seahawks, Titans and Colts, and is currently back with the Seahawks for his third stint with the team.