Xavier Woods (born July 26, 1995) is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech University.
As a freshman, he played at wide receiver. As a sophomore, he moved to defensive back and intercepted 6 passes, including 2 returned for touchdowns. As a junior, he helped his team win the 2011 football state championship while posting 43 tackles, 5 interceptions, 6 receptions for 233 yards, and 2 punt returns for 60 yards.
Where did Xavier Woods go to high school?
Xavier Woods attended West Monroe High School a high school in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. It is administered by the Ouachita Parish School Board. WMHS is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school’s mascot is The Rebel Man.
As a senior, he received All-state, All-Northeast Louisiana, and All-district honors. He also practiced basketball.
Woods accepted a football scholarship from Louisiana Tech University. He started 10 games out of 12 as a true freshman at free safety, tallying 61 tackles (3 for loss) and 2 passes defended.
As a sophomore, he posted 71 tackles (3.5 for loss), 7 passes defended, and 3 forced fumbles. He also had 6 interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown in a win over the University of Illinois in the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl.
