Replacing an All-American linebacker like Jeremiah Trotter Jr is a challenging task. He was the most productive player on the Tiger defense last season.
CLEMSON – The linebacker room for Wes Goodwin lost its biggest piece heading into 2024, but Clemson is poised to field its deepest group in recent memory.
Clemson’s defense lost over half its starters after the 2023 season as most of the players with COVID eligibility went through their final years. Heading into 2024, it’s a far different defense that Wes Goodwin will bring onto the field and it will be a true test of how he’s developed the group for the future.
CLEMSON – Changing positions is something that can often be a challenge, but it’s freed up a Clemson defender to play at his best. Linebacker Wade Woodaz
CLEMSON – The Clemson linebackers are prepping for the season without Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for the first time in four years. While that was a tough loss for the group, the injection of a five-star freshman is impressing the veterans.
The college football world we be buzzing on Wednesday as the Early Signing Period opens and recruits from around the country sign their National Letters of Intent.
Drew Woodaz has been on board with Clemson for quite some time, having committed to Dabo Swinney’s program back in April. Now, the standout linebacker from Jesuit High School (Tampa, Fla.) is stoked to sign on the dotted line and make things official with the Tigers when college football’s early signing period gets underway Wednesday.
CLEMSON – Football is a game that needs leaders on the field, and the Clemson Tigers are taking that to an extra level on defense. Wes Goodwin is emphasizing communication on the field, and it’s a large reason why they’re arguable the best defense in the ACC.
CLEMSON — Linebacker Wade Woodaz spoke to the media earlier this week to discuss last week’s win over Wake Forest and their week off this Saturday. The sophomore had a lot to say about Clemson’s defensive performance, head coach Dabo Swinney’s input on the red zone defense and his own personal accomplishments as a player.
undefinedCLEMSON – The Clemson defense is proven through six games as one of, if not the best unit in the ACC. Ranked No. 7 in the country in yards allowed per game, the Tigers are smothering their opponents and that’s been on display most often in conference play.
CLEMSON — In the Clemson Tigers’ two victories this season, both offensive and defensive players created momentum-shifting moments. Linebacker Wade Woodaz shined in both games, recording two interceptions, one for a pick-six, as well as seven tackles.
CLEMSON — The Clemson Tigers are a team that always jokes with each other, and a certain defender is trying to deny the slander. Two weeks, two interceptions for sophomore linebacker Wade Woodaz, but that’s not what he’s focused on from the big plays.
CLEMSON — Following Saturday’s 66-17 win over Charleston Southern, Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz spoke to the media about his 35-yard interception return in the third quarter.
CLEMSON — The Woodaz name is building in Tiger Town. Since his true freshman season last year, linebacker Wade Woodaz has been on a great trajectory for success.
CLEMSON — Four first downs. That’s all Charleston Southern’s offense could muster against the Clemson defense in Death Valley, which lived up to its name Saturday in the home opener.
CLEMSON – Jeadyn Lukus jarred the ball loose from a Charleston Southern receiver and into the arms of Wade Woodaz, who returned it 35 yards to the end zone, giving Clemson a 38-17 lead in the third quarter.
The 2024 Clemson recruiting class features a recruit who is supporting his brother after the Tigers’ tough loss Labor Day night. Drew Woodaz, a linebacker from Tampa, Fla.
Clemson’s 2024 recruiting class is molding to be a strong one and there’s one position that stands out as key for the Tigers looking forward. After this season, Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
The 2024 recruiting class for Clemson football features a legacy recruit who will have a rare opportunity once he’s on campus as a Tiger. Drew Woodaz committed to Clemson in April, and he’s the younger brother of starting linebacker Wade Woodaz.
CLEMSON – The Clemson defense enters their second season under defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin. With one year under his belt, Goodwin talked about the ways he’s evolved and it’s also important how the players are getting used to the scheme.
CLEMSON — It’s no secret ninth-ranked Clemson is thin at linebacker. With several guys leaving the team to pursue other opportunities or transferring to other schools, plus T.J.
CLEMSON – Wes Goodwin is shorthanded at linebacker heading into the 2023 season with six players in the rotation. Good news for him is that group is young and very talented.
On Thursday, three-star linebacker Drew Woodaz committed to Clemson. He chose the Tigers over schools like Oklahoma, Missouri, NC State, and Iowa. The Tampa native will join his brother, Wade Woodaz, at Clemson.
Clemson's 2024 recruiting class picks up a new member for the first time since March 1st. It had been a long wait for Tiger fans but Drew Woodaz, the 3-star linebacker out of Tampa, Florida, finally ends the drought.
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