Colby Wooden Explained

Colby Wooden
Current Team:	Green Bay Packers
Number:	96
Position:	Defensive tackle
Birth Date:	21 December 2000
Birth Place:	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	4
Weight Lb:	273
High School:	Archer (Lawrenceville, Georgia)
College:	Auburn (2019–2022)
Draftyear:	2023
Draftround:	4
Draftpick:	116
Pastteams:	Green Bay Packers (–present)
Status:	Active
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	17
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	0.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:	Pass deflections
Statlabel6:	Touchdowns
Pfr:	W/WoodCo01

Colby Wooden (born December 21, 2000) is an American football defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

Early years

Wooden grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia and attended Archer High School. As a senior, he was named the GHSA Region 8-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.^[1] Wooden was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Auburn University over an offer from Clemson.^[2]

College career

Wooden missed much of his freshman season after contracting mononucleosis.^[3] Overall, he played in three games and made four tackles.^[4] Wooden finished his redshirt freshman season with 42 tackles, 9.5 for loss, and four sacks.^[5] As a redshirt sophomore, he made 61 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks.^[6] Wooden considered entering the 2022 NFL draft, but opted to return to Auburn for his redshirt junior season.^[7]

Professional career

Wooden was drafted in the fourth round, 116th overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft.^[8] He signed his rookie contract on May 5.^[9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Season	Team	GP	GS	Total	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	PD
	GB	17	0	17	10	7	0.5	0	0	0
Career		17	0	17	10	7	0.5	0	0	0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

Season	Team	GP	GS	Total	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	PD
	GB	2	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0
Career		2	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

• Green Bay Packers bio
• Auburn Tigers bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hill . Jordan D. . November 5, 2021 . Auburn's Colby Wooden continues to be a force on the Tigers' defensive front . August 24, 2022 . Opelika-Auburn News.
2. Web site: Hill . Jordan D. . August 16, 2018 . Three-star defensive end Colby Wooden commits to Auburn . August 24, 2022 . Miami Herald.
3. Web site: Green . Tom . December 17, 2019 . Pass-rusher Colby Wooden's freshman season impacted by summer 'setback' . August 24, 2022 . AL.com.
4. Web site: Caldwell . Jason . September 10, 2020 . Wooden stepping up his game in preseason practices . August 24, 2022 . 247Sports.com.
5. Web site: Hill . Jordan D. . May 2, 2021 . 7 Auburn players who could be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft . August 24, 2022 . Opelika-Auburn News.
6. Web site: Green . Tom . August 5, 2022 . Auburn defenders point to 'unfinished business' in returning after disappointing 2021 season . August 24, 2022 . AL.com.
7. Web site: December 29, 2021 . Auburn football: Colby Wooden will return in 2022 . August 24, 2022 . The Tuscaloosa News.
8. Web site: April 29, 2023 . 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Auburn DL Colby Wooden in fourth round, No. 116 overall . April 29, 2023 . packers.com.
9. Web site: May 5, 2023 . Packers sign eight draft picks . May 5, 2023 . packers.com.