Robert Woods is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. He had a successful college career at USC, where he was a consensus All-American. He was drafted in the second round of the 2013 Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Woods is respected for his consistently solid play on the field. His QB, Jared Goff, nicknamed him "Mr. Consistency."
Woods had a standout high school career on both ends of the ball. In his junior year, Woods recorded 81 receptions for 1,378 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 87 tackles, seven interceptions, and one fumble recovery on defense.
In his senior year, in 2009, Woods caught 66 passes for 1,112 yards, had five carries for 70 yards, and had 96 total tackles along with eight interceptions and a forced fumble on defense.
Woods was a USA Today high school All-American and was ranked as the No. 1 wide receiver prospect by Scout.com.
Woods started his college career off with a bang early into his freshman season, when he scored his first touchdown on a 97 yard kickoff return.
Woods finished his sophomore season with 111 receptions for 1,292 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. He led the Pac-12 in receptions and receiving touchdowns and finished fourth in the conference in receiving yards. Just like in high school, he was Consensus All-American. After three fruitful years at USC, Woods declared for the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Buffalo Bills drafted Woods in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. On May 20, 2013, Woods inked a four-year, $4.86 million deal with the team.
Woods started right off the bat for the Bills, and finished his rookie season with 40 receptions for 587 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games and starts.
Over his next few years, Woods remained consistent amid a flurry of change in Buffalo. In his 2017 free agency, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams to a five-year, $34 million contract. Woods would go on to have his best season yet. He finished his first season with the Rams with 56 receptions for a career-high 781 yards and five touchdowns, serving as an instrumental piece for a Rams team that won the NFC West.
Woods started in his first NFL playoff game that season and erupted for a game-high nine passes for 142 yards during a 26–13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the Wild Card Round. In 2019, Woods finished the season with 90 receptions for 1,134 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and starts. As one of the most consistent players in the league, he definitely lives up to his nickname.
Woods has a net worth of around $20 million. On May 20, 2013, hesigned a four-year, $4.86 million contract with $2.49 million guaranteed. Woods has no known endorsements.
On March 9, 2017, Woods signed a five-year, $34 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Woods tragically lost his sister, Olivia, to cancer on April 19, 2007. He cites her death as a motivating force in his football career. It also pushed him to complete his college degree. Woods honored her in his commencement speech after graduating USC.
On July 7, 2018, Woods married his longtime partner Alexandra Barbee.
"You've got to play at a high level to compete with the best."
He loves getting late night street tacos in LA.
His favorite players growing up were Charles Woodson and Reggie Bush.
He has a goldendoodle puppy named Carti.
If he could quarantine with one teammate, he would choose Jalen Ramsey.
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