Xavier Woods (25)

COLLEGE: Xavier Woods was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft and will immediately be placed in the mix for significant time at the safety position this season. Woods closed his colle- giate career with 14 career picks - ranked fifth all-time in Louisiana Tech history. He also totaled 277 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss, 18 breakups, six forced fumbles and two touchdowns (both on INTs), starting 51-of-53 games.

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Xavier Woods: Pos: SS, 2017 Cowboys roster, born 1995

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Xavier Woods has made quite the impression in the second preseason game.

OXNARD, Calif. – As training camp wears on, the Cowboys’ coaches are looking for the rookies to establish their identity in practice and games. Xavier Woods is doing just that. The sixth-round pick out of Louisiana Tech “was all over the tape” in last Saturday’s preseason game against the L.A. Rams, head coach Jason Garrett said. Woods registered a game-high seven tackles, including three stops on third down to force a Rams punt or field goal attempt.

Xavier Woods (born July 26, 1995) is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana Tech University.