Colby

Wooden

Wooden (6'5/278) transitioned from defensive end to three tech in 2021 and thrived in his new role, generating 61 tackles, 26 hurries, 8.5 TFL and 4.5 sacks while logging 591 snaps. His PFF pass rush grade is a solid 80.6 which is in line with his 80.2 overall grade. Wooden also posted 37 stops while only missing 10 percent of his potential tackle attempts. At 278 pounds, he still has room to add functional weight which would further strengthen his case as an NFL caliber interior defensive lineman.

Wooden also was considering offers from schools like Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Miami and Michigan -- among several others -- so “only” having three stars may be a bit misleading. He ranks 31st among defensive ends on the 247 Sports composite rankings, and 52nd among prospects from the always loaded state of Georgia. At 6-foot-4, 230-pounds, Wooden will need to bulk up, but reports indicate he has a quick first step and is deceptively strong, so he could be a quality pass-rusher for the Tigers soon.