Peter Woods
DTClemson
Projected
1st Round
Height
6'3"
Weight
310 lbs
Age
20.9
Year
Jr.
Games
TBD
Snaps
TBD
Scheme
TBD
Role
NT/DT
Player Summary
Woods is a young DT with three seasons of exp lining up both inside and outside, projects best as a three-tech. Possessing powerful lower-body explosiveness, lateral quickness, synced hands/feet, and strong anticipation, he defeats reach blocks, splits doubles, explodes through contact, sheds quickly to pursue, and sets effective picks in twists—making him disruptive against the run and functional in collective pocket pressure despite lacking solo quick-win moves. He holds ground at the POA, reestablishes the LOS, and shows chase-down range. Primary issues include shorter arms, giving ground against single blocks, inconsistent finishing , risk-taking in the run game, and average twist quickness without reliable PR moves. Still developing play strength and fill-out potential in his frame, '24 tape better reflects his upside than '25 (combined ~82 tackles, 5 sacks). He has three-down starting traits and is viewed by scouts as a 1st rd talent with solid starter potential in even fronts.
Strengths
• Size, Movement Skills, Quickness • Rare Twitch, Power, Explosiveness combo • Upper Body Strength, Pop in Hands • Can Handle Double Teams • Has Athleticism to Develop PR Ability
Weaknesses
• Squat, Short Frame • Minimal Pass Rush Production • Step Back in 2025 • Down to Down Consistency • Pad Level, Anchor, Balance • Not Gap Sound, Overaggressive
Accolades
• #9 Prospect in 23 HS Class • 23 Freshman All American • 2024 HM All ACC • 2025 2nd Team All American
PFF Scores
Athletic Testing
Overall Rankings
POS Rankings
ADP
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NFL Score Breakdown
Will Eventually Be Plus Starter
2026 Combine DT Rank: 2nd
2026 Combine DT Rank: 6th
2026 Combine DT Rank: 1st
DraftBuzz Grades
Injury History
Leg Injury