Woods, a defensive back in college, appeared in 11 games, three as a starter, as a freshman in 2018, totaling 16 tackles.[4] He then started all 15 games in 2019 and was named honorable mention FCSSophomoreAll-American by HERO Sports, having finished the season with 48 tackles, four interceptions and a mark of 17 passes defended that placed second in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC).[4] He started all four games in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, posting 20 tackles along with two interceptions.[2] He announced that he was leaving the school following the 2020 season.[5]
Woods initially opted to transfer to the SMU Mustangs, but later flipped his commitment to the West Virginia Mountaineers.[3] In his first year with the Mountaineers, 2021, he totaled 31 tackles, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.[6] He opted to redshirt in 2022 and appeared in four games, three as a starter, recording seven solo tackles.[2] He opted to transfer again after the 2022 season for his final year of eligibility, eventually choosing to commit to the SMU Mustangs, which he had been committed to for a time before joining the Mountaineers.[3][7] In his lone year with the Mustangs, Woods started all 14 games, posting 27 tackles and a team-leading 11 pass breakups while being named third-team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[2]
After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Woods signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.[9] He made the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season.[10] On December 2, Woods was waived, and re-signed to the practice squad.[11]
