PRO (23-0/0-0): Signed to the Steelers’ active roster on November 9, 2011…released by the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 2011…signed by the Seahawks on September 4, 2011…released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 3, 2011…signed by the Buccaneers off the Steelers’ practice squad on November 3, 2010…signed to the Steelers’ practice squad on September 8, 2010…released by the New Orleans Saints on September 4, 2010…originally drafted by the Saints in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
PRO (23-0/0-0): Signed to the Steelers’ active roster on November 9, 2011…released by the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 2011…signed by the Seahawks on September 4, 2011…released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 3, 2011…signed by the Buccaneers off the Steelers’ practice squad on November 3, 2010…signed to the Steelers’ practice squad on September 8, 2010…released by the New Orleans Saints on September 4, 2010…originally drafted by the Saints in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
2012 (12-0): Saw action on the defensive line and on special teams in each of the first 12 games (Inactive vs. San Diego and at Dallas)…10/7 vs. Philadelphia: Recorded his first tackle of the season and first as a Steeler.
2011 (2-0/0-0): Saw action in two games with the Seattle Seahawks, recording two tackles…signed to the Steelers’ active roster on November 9, 2011…was inactive for the remainder of the season and for the lone postseason contest.
2010 (9-0/0-0): Saw action in nine games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…had 17 tackles and 0.5 sacks for minus-2.5 yards…also spent time on the Steelers’ practice squad.
COLLEGE: Appeared in 41 games with 15 starts for the Tigers…posted 73 tackles, 3.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss…majored in general studies with concentrations in African- American studies, communications studies and sports studies. 2009: Started all 13 games as a senior recording 33 tackles and one sack…also blocked a field goal that was returned for a TD. 2008: Played in 10 contests with two starts as a junior totaling 11 tackles. 2007: Was a key contributor as a sophomore on LSU’s National Championship squad, appearing in 12 games with one start…recorded 22 tackles, 2.0 sacks. 2006: Appeared in six games as a freshman, including the Sugar Bowl, and was credited with seven tackles and a sack.
PERSONAL: Attended Elton High Scholl (Elton, La.)…received first-team all-state and all-district honors during his final two seasons…posted 100 tackles as a senior and junior…also played on the offensive line as a senior….son of Al and Phyllis Woods…Full name: Al Joseph Woods.