1996 Football Roster
Shawn Woodard
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Wilson, NC
- High School:
- Beddingfield
A hard-working fifth-year senior who should see more playing time this fall at linebacker. Has been a solid special teams player. Played in every game last year. Saw action on 150 snaps. Played a season-high 21 downs against Georgia Tech and 16 against Duke and NC State. Had tackles against Georgia Tech and Florida State. Played in seven games in 1996 and had tackles in four games.
Beddingfield High School
Averaged 13 tackles a game as a senior. Had 27 tackles in a state playoff game. An all-conference and all-area selection. Coached by Tyrone Johnson. MVP in wrestling and track. Twice was an all-conference choice in track.
Personal
Born Shawn Terrell Woodard on Nov. 9, 1976. Majoring in communications. Favorite pro team is the Lakers. Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. The people who have influenced him the most are Tyrone Johnson and his mom and dad. Other favorite sport is track. Says the word that best describes him is "underestimated."
