Stoney Woodson (born October 11, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round in the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at South Carolina.

Stoney Woodson
Personal information
Born: (1985-10-11) October 11, 1985 (age 39)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
College:South Carolina
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2009 / round: 7 / pick: 238
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Woodson was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He attended George S. Middleton High School in Tampa, FL, and played for the Middleton High School Tigers high school football team.

Professional career

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Woodson was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] He suffered an ankle injury prior to the start of the 2009 season and was placed on injured reserve. The Giants gave him an injury settlement on September 6, 2009.

Woodson was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on October 13, 2009.[2] He was released from the practice squad on October 22. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 11 after cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu was promoted to the active roster.[3] He was released on December 8.

Woodson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad on December 9, 2009. On January 5, 2010, he signed a reserve future contract. He was waived on April 26, 2010.

Woodson signed with the Tri-Cities Fever of the Indoor Football League for the 2012 season.[4] He was later let out of his contract to pursue a higher level.

Woodson with the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League on September 29, 2011. He was released by the Sharks on March 7, 2012.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Chris McPherson (October 13, 2009). "Eagles Shuffle Practice Squad". Archived from the original on October 16, 2009. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
  3. ^ Wulf, Bo (November 11, 2009). "Ikegwuonu Promoted To Active Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  4. ^ Fever Sign 2009 7th Round Draft Pick[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com/. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
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