Colorado State’s veteran, hard-nosed linebacker anchor
In the 2003 season, Drew Wood was a three-year starter in the middle for Colorado State and was praised for taking on more of the defense’s leadership load, with 14 tackles in the Fresno State and BYU wins and recognition as a two-time honorable mention all-conference linebacker[10][15][13]. He stood out for toughness, reliability, and football IQ rather than flash, and Colorado State’s staff also highlighted his academic discipline and leadership profile, which fits a team looking for a steady, experienced linebacker who can steer the defense and set the tone physically[10].
