Jerome Woods (2009) - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Memphis Athletics

Jerome Woods

Induction:
2009

Jerome Woods (1994-95) suited up for the Tiger football team for just two seasons, but made an immediate impact after his transfer from Northeast Mississippi Junior College.

The defensive back led the team in interceptions and tackles in 1995, and was a first round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL draft.

A Memphis native and a graduate of Melrose High School, Woods finished as the Tigers' third-leading tackler in his first year at Memphis. He started every game in the Memphis secondary and had a career-high 19 tackles in a win over Ole Miss, which he followed with 18 tackles against Tennessee. Woods finished with 99 tackles as a junior, including 58 solo hits, three tackles for lost yards, one fumble recovery, seven pass breakups and one pass interception.

He started every game in his senior season as well, finishing with 120 tackles. He was named to the Football News All-America second team following his senior year and was selected to the All-National Independent first team and was named the Independent Defensive Player of the Year.

Following his Memphis career, he enjoyed a successful 10-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs. He totaled 128 games in the NFL with 206 career tackles, 169 solo stops, 15 interceptions and five forced fumbles.