Al Woods (American football)

Al Joseph Woods (born March 25, 1987) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.

Woods has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks.

Pre-draft
Woods was projected to be drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com.

New Orleans Saints
Woods was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on July 15, 2010. He was released on September 4, 2010.

Pittsburgh Steelers
On September 7, 2010, Woods was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On November 2, 2010, Woods was signed off the Steelers' practice squad by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was cut on September 3, 2011.

Seattle Seahawks
Woods was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks before the 2011 season. He was waived on November 8.

Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed him off of waivers on November 9.