A first-round Clemson defensive tackle who arrived in Kansas City as one of the most decorated interior linemen in the 2026 draft class.
Peter Woods was the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, taken by the Kansas City Chiefs via a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. The Alabaster, Alabama native was a first-team All-ACC selection at Clemson and entered the draft as one of the top-ranked defensive tackle prospects in the country.
Path to the league
Woods starred at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, helping the program capture four consecutive state championships from 2019 to 2022. He earned FWAA Freshman All-America honors at Clemson in 2023 before developing into one of college football's top interior defensive linemen, and the Chiefs selected him in the first round, No. 29 overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Woods finished his Clemson career with 99 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles across 35 games. He was regarded by draft analysts as the top defensive tackle prospect in the 2026 class and was ranked among the top 15 overall players on multiple national draft boards.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Clemson in 2025, Woods earned first-team All-ACC honors after recording 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks while anchoring the Tigers' defensive front, production that helped cement his status as a first-round pick.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Peter Woods (American football)
- Chiefs.com: Peter Woods
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive Tackle
- Group
- defense
- College
- Clemson
- Hometown
- Alabaster, AL, USA
- Age
- 21
- Status
- active
