Peter Woods

Peter Woods (born March 5, 2005) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Woods was born on March 5, 2005, in Greensboro, Alabama. He attended Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, winning four state championships. An Under Armour All-American, he was one of the top players in the 2023 college football recruiting class, ranked No. 9 nationally and as the top defensive tackle by ESPN.

College career Woods enrolled at Clemson University in early 2023. Prior to the start of the 2023 season, he was selected by 247Sports and ESPN as a true freshman preseason All-American. Woods declared for the 2026 NFL draft following the 2025 season.

Statistics + SeasonGamesTackles Total Solo Sacks 2023 12 26 13 13 3 0.0 2024 11 28 18 10 8.5 3.0 2025 12 30 10 20 3.5 2.0Career 35 84 41 43 14.5 5.0

Professional career

Woods was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 29th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs previously acquired the selection as part of the trade that sent Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.