Michael Woods II

Michael Woods II
No. 81 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-03-19) March 19, 2000 (age 24)
Magnolia, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Magnolia
College:Arkansas (2018–2020)
Oklahoma (2021)
NFL draft:2022 / round: 6 / pick: 202
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:5
Receiving yards:45
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Woods II (born March 19, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Early life

Woods grew up in Magnolia, Texas and attended Magnolia High School.[1] He caught 155 passes for 2,988 yards and 41 touchdowns in three varsity seasons at Magnolia.[2] Woods was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at SMU. He later decommitted and signed to play at Arkansas after SMU coach Chad Morris was hired by the school.[3]

College career

Woods began his college career at Arkansas. He started seven games had 18 receptions for 206 yards and one touchdown as a freshman.[4] Woods gained 423 receiving yards while leading the team with 33 catches and four touchdown receptions in his sophomore season.[5] As a junior, he caught 32 passes for 619 yards and five touchdowns.[6] Woods entered the NCAA transfer portal in April during his junior year.[7]

Woods ultimately transferred to Oklahoma.[8] He played in 11 games during the 2021 season and caught 35 passes for 400 yards and two touchdowns.[9] Following the end of the season Woods declared that he would be entering the 2022 NFL draft.[10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m) 		204 lb
(93 kg) 		33 in
(0.84 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.37 s 1.51 s 2.57 s 4.46 s 7.07 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)
Sources:[11][12][13]

Woods was selected in the sixth round with the 202nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.[14] In his rookie season, he caught five passes for 45 yards while also appearing on special teams.

On April 4, 2023, Woods suffered a ruptured Achilles during an independent workout with Deshaun Watson.[15] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list. On December 1, 2023, Woods was suspended for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.[16]

On August 27, 2024, Woods was waived by the Browns and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] On December 7, he was promoted to the active roster.[19]

Personal life

Woods is the nephew of Dianne Durham, the first Black gymnast to win the USA All-around championship in 1983.[20]

References

  1. ^ Tate, Rob (April 25, 2022). "NFL draft process a blessing for Magnolia alum Michael Woods II". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. ^ Tate, Rob (December 20, 2017). "Magnolia WR Michael Woods makes it official with Arkansas". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  3. ^ Davenport, Richard (December 15, 2017). "Arkansas fans helping keep Woods on path". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Hutchinson, Andrew (June 11, 2020). "Razorback Roster Rundown: No. 8 Mike Woods". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  5. ^ Sallee, Barrett (April 23, 2021). "Ex-Arkansas WR Mike Woods transferring to Oklahoma as Sooners add productive piece to explosive offense". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  6. ^ Martinez, Justin (August 15, 2021). "OU football: How Arkansas transfer Mike Woods fits Sooners WR corps". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  7. ^ Kirk, Otis (April 20, 2021). "WR Mike Woods Enters Transfer Portal". FOX16.com. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  8. ^ Bailey, Eric (August 11, 2021). "OU transfer Mike Woods: 'Every college football wide receiver wants to be in an offense like that". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Ulrich, Nate (April 30, 2022). "Oklahoma's Michael Woods II selected by Cleveland Browns at No. 202 overall in NFL Draft". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  10. ^ Williams, John (January 4, 2022). "Oklahoma Sooners Wide Receiver Michael Woods II declares for the 2022 NFL draft". Sooners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  11. ^ "Mike Woods Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "Browns select Michael Woods II with No. 202 pick in 2022 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  13. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Michael Woods II, Oklahoma NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  14. ^ Cabot, Mary Kay (April 30, 2022). "Browns draft Oklahoma WR Mike Woods II with the No. 202 overall pick in the 6th round". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  15. ^ Poisal, Anthony (April 4, 2023). "Michael Woods II suffers ruptured Achilles". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  16. ^ Labbe, Dan (December 1, 2023). "Browns wide receiver suspended six games for violating NFL's personal conduct policy". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  17. ^ Russo, Kelsey (August 27, 2024). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2024 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  18. ^ "Browns sign 13 players to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 28, 2024.
  19. ^ "Browns sign WR Kadarius Toney and WR Michael Woods II". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  20. ^ Roenigk, Alyssa (February 4, 2021). "Durham, 1st Black gymnastics champ, dies at 52". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.