Patriots selected Cal S Craig Woodson with the No. 106 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
A three-year starter in Cal’s 2-4-5 base, Woodson was a steadying presence in the Golden Bears’ secondary and finished his career with 215 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and 5 INTs. He lined up all over the field, showing versatility at nickel, boundary safety, and in the box. Woodson posted a strong 88.5 overall PFF grade in 2024, backed by an elite 83.1 tackling score and 88.0 in run defense. His 8.76 RAS confirms that his athletic profile—4.45 forty, 36” vert, 10’7” broad—translates. While he’s not flashy, Woodson plays with savvy processing speed, changes direction fluidly, and reads quarterback eyes with veteran discipline. He doesn’t possess elite range or take-on power in the box, but his consistency and instincts flash on tape. Add in 450 special teams snaps and a rep as an “A-plus person,” and you’ve got a ready-made contributor and core four special-teamer with dime safety upside.
