Josh Woods (Canadian football)

Josh Woods (born January 17, 1998) is a professional gridiron football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Josh Woods
No. 2     BC Lions
Woods with the Lions in 2023
Born: (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998
Ontario, California, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
CollegeCalifornia, Los Angeles
High schoolUpland High
Career history
As player
2021–presentBC Lions
Career stats

College career

Woods played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 2015 to 2019.[1][2] He played in 31 games where he had 69 solo tackles, 42 assisted tackles, 5.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, two pass knockdowns, and one interception.[2]

Professional career

Woods signed with the BC Lions on October 8, 2021.[3] He made his professional debut in the penultimate game of the 2021 season on November 12, 2021, against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in two regular season games that year where he had one defensive tackle.[2]

After beginning the 2022 season on the injured list, Woods played in 17 regular season games where he had 23 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, and two sacks.[2][4] He also played in both post-season games where he had six defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.[2]

Personal life

Woods was born to parents Dominic and Jennifer Woods.[1]

References

  1. "Josh Woods". UCLA Bruins. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. "Josh Woods". BC Lions. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. "Bazzie, Posey, Villamizar Return To Den, Lions Add 3 More". BC Lions. October 8, 2021.
  4. "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
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