Dustin Woodard
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Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | March 8, 1998 Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 291 lb (132 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Position: | Center |
| High school: | Chandler |
| College: | Memphis (2016–2019) |
| NFL draft: | 2020: 7th round, 230th pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Dustin Woodard (born March 8, 1998) is an American former football center. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft after playing college football at Memphis.
Woodard played at Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona. He was named the best offensive lineman in the state of Arizona after his senior season, and committed to Memphis in January 2016.[1] Woodard chose the Tigers over six other schools, including Stanford, Navy, and Army.[2]
College career
Playing at Memphis, Woodard started 52 games to close out his career, playing his freshman and sophomore seasons at left guard, his junior year at right guard and his senior year at center.[3] He tied the school record with 54 total games played in.[4] Woodard garnered first-team all-American Athletic Conference honors following his junior season and was a second-team selection to that same list after his senior season.[5] He was also on the Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy watchlists his senior year,[1] and earned praise for his run blocking ability.[6]