Mike Wood

Michael Stephen Wood (born September 3, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker and punter for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Colts. He was selected by the Vikings in the eighth round of the 1978 NFL draft after playing college football for the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

Early life and college Michael Stephen Wood was born on September 3, 1954, in Kirkwood, Missouri. He attended Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood.

Professional career Wood was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the eighth round, with the 204th overall pick, of the 1978 NFL draft. He played in seven games for the Vikings in 1978, punting 31 times for 1,100 yards.

Wood was signed by the San Diego Chargers on October 18, 1979. He played in all 16 for the only time of his career in 1981, converting ten of 18 field goals and 29 of 33 extra points. He appeared in six games for the Colts during the 1982 season, recording one of one field goals, six of six extra points, one fumble recovery, and a five-yard touchdown pass. Wood was released on December 15, 1982.

Wood signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 16, 1983. He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 1983, and missed the entire season. He was released in 1984.