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Jerry Woods is a former defensive back in the National Football League.

Jerry Woods
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Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1966-02-13) February 13, 1966 (age 56)
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Career information
High school:Racine (WI) Washington Park
College:Northern Michigan
NFL Draft:1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 170
Career history
  • Detroit Lions (1989)
  • Green Bay Packers (1990)
  • Barcelona Dragons (1992)
  • Tampa Bay Storm (1993)
Career highlights and awards
  • ArenaBowl Champion (1993)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

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 1989 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and spent that season with the team. He spent the next season with the Green Bay Packers. Played 4 years professional football, 2 in the National Football League (Green Bay Packers & Detroit Lions), World League of American Football (Barcelona Dragons) and Arena Football League (Tampa Bay Storm) as a Defensive Back & Special Teams player.

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.


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