2024 Freshman

• Did not play in a game and redshirted the season

High School

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
• Cornerback ranks: #63 (247Sports), #81 (ESPN), #112 (On3)
• State of Florida ranks: #92 (247Sports), #106 (On3), #124 (ESPN)
• Played for head coach Tim Shifflet at Winter Park
• Played one season at Winter Park after playing for University HS in Orange City, Fla.
• Did not allow a touchdown in man coverage as a senior
• 80+ tackles, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries in his final two years of prep football
• 2023 all-conference first team
• 35 tackles, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in six games as a senior
• Offers included Boston College, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon State, Purdue, Tulane, Virginia, and West Virginia

Personal

• Born January 31, 2006
• Son of Vernon Woodward and Lynzette Alexander
• Has two brothers
• Chose Illinois because, “The culture coach Bielema is building is amazing. Not only will I be playing at a high level of football, but I will also be surrounded by great coaches who will coach hard and treat you like family.”
• Majoring in sociology