physical, downhill safety with linebacker DNA
Jermain Woodard’s profile is that of a hard-hitting, active safety who plays with linebacker-like mentality, and in the 2003 Houston preview he was described as the heir apparent in the secondary after moving to strong safety[1][2]. The standout trait is his physicality and run support: one scouting note called him a tremendous athlete who used his former running-back skills to help him defend, while another said he needed to sharpen his pass defense and key-reading to elevate the back end[1][2]. For a team wanting toughness, energy, and a safety who brings attitude, he’s a fit.
