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| Position | Offensive guard | ||||||||
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| Born | (1977-11-03)November 3, 1977 (age 48) Beaverdam, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 388 lb (176 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Patrick Henry(Ashland, Virginia) | ||||||||
| College | Boston College (1995–1998) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1999: 1st round, 17th overall pick | ||||||||
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Damien Michael Woody (born November 3, 1977) is an American former professionalfootball player who was anoffensive guard for theNew England Patriots,Detroit Lions, andNew York Jets of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theBoston College Eagles. He was drafted as acenter by the Patriots in the first round of the1999 NFL draft with the 17th overall pick. During his pro career, he played every position on theoffensive line. APro Bowl selection in2002, Woody won twoSuper Bowl rings with the Patriots.
Woody attendedPatrick Henry High School inAshland, Virginia, where he teamed withErron Kinney and helped the Patrick Henry Patriots win the 1994 state football championship. He played college football forBoston College inChestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft3+1⁄8 in (1.91 m) | 328 lb (149 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 5.15 s | 1.82 s | 3.04 s | 4.99 s | 8.21 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) | 3 ft 2 in (0.97 m) | 26 reps | |
| All values fromNFL Combine[1] | ||||||||||||
The Patriots selected him 17th overall in the first round of the1999 NFL draft.[2] Woody would go on to start 76 games with the Patriots, mostly at center.
Woody was known to struggle with delivering the snap in theshotgun formation. When a play was called that required a shotgun snap to the quarterback, Woody would rotate to the guard position.[3]
As the anchor of a tough and effective New England offensive line, Woody was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams, in2001 and2003. He did not play inSuper Bowl XXXVIII against theCarolina Panthers because of a knee injury.
Woody signed as a free agent with theDetroit Lions in March 2004 and started every game in the 2004 and 2005 seasons before missing most of 2006 on injured reserve. His play earned him a selection as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2004.
On March 2, 2008, Woody and the Jets agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with $11 million in guaranteed money.[4]
During the Jets' post-season run during the 2010 season, Woody suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a Wild Card victory over theIndianapolis Colts on January 8, 2011.[5] Woody was subsequently placed on the injured reserve list on January 12, 2011.[5] Following the injury, Woody was released by the Jets on February 28, 2011.[6]
Woody announced his retirement on July 26, 2011.[7]
On August 5, 2011, Woody joinedESPN as an NFL analyst.[8] He can be seen onSportsCenter,NFL Live,Get Up, Fantasy Football Now, and other shows.
Woody is aChristian.[9] Woody is married to Nicole Woody.[10] They have seven children: Kamille, Jalynn, Alexandra, Domonique, Deuce, Dontrell, and Jacoby.[11][12]
Woody was a contestant on Season 16 of the reality competitionThe Biggest Loser, which premiered on September 11, 2014, on NBC under the nameThe Biggest Loser: Glory Days, appearing along with former NFL quarterbackScott Mitchell.
Woody is a fan of theNHL'sNew York Islanders.[13][14] Woody is also a fan of theLos Angeles Lakers.[15]