Ht/Wt:6' 3"/315 lbs
Position: DT
School: Clemson
Class: Junior

Peter Woods's Player Profile

Peter Woods is a powerful, gap?eating defensive tackle whose profile is built on strength, length, and the ability to control the line of scrimmage against both the run and the pass. He uses his strong frame and heavy hands to win at the point of attack, collapse the pocket, and disrupt the backfield, making him a natural fit for 4?3 and hybrid fronts that want a space?occupying interior defender who can both hold his ground and penetrate. His ability to anchor against double?teams while still showing up in the backfield gives him appeal as a multi?down force who can function as a one?gap or two?gap type depending on the scheme.

Strengths: His biggest strengths are his strength and ability to control the line of scrimmage, which make him a reliable early?down run?defender, and his flexibility and motor that allow him to penetrate and disrupt the pocket even when he’s not the one?gap defender.

Weaknesses: His biggest weaknesses are his somewhat limited lateral quickness, which can make it harder for him to stay in front of quicker interior linemen, and his occasional need for more refined technique, as he can get too high and lose leverage when he doesn’t set his base and stay balanced.

Mel Kiper - ESPN - January 21st: "Woods wasn't elite in 2025, but the skill set is exactly what NFL teams covet. In the pros, Woods would fit nicely at 3-technique, though he has the versatility to move around on a defensive front."

Walt - Walter Football- January 20th: "Peter Woods is a disruptive interior lineman."

Gordon McGinness - PFF - January 19th: "Woods underperformed in 2025 but earned PFF grades above 80.0 in each of the two seasons prior and has the skill set to shine as a pass rusher and against the run."

Josh Edwards - CBS Sports - January 19th: "Peter Woods was overrated early in the draft process but is now undervalued."

NFL Draft Buzz- January: "Woods brings the kind of positional versatility that defensive coordinators dream about. His ability to dominate from multiple alignments."


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