Darren Woodard brings playmaking upside and ball skills to UTEP’s secondary
Woodard stands out as a disruptive defensive back with proven takeaway ability: in his UTEP season he played in nine games, made 12 tackles, and created two takeaways for 71 return yards, showing he can turn coverage into field-flipping plays. His background also suggests a physical, instinctive defender, with earlier production at Kilgore College that included 10 pass breakups and three interceptions. He looks like a fit for a team that values aggressive, opportunistic DBs who can make hidden-impact plays beyond the box score.
