Vernon Woodward

2024 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN Did not play in a game 2024 REDSHIRT Did not play in a game and redshirted the season HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Cornerback ranks: #63 (247Sports), #81 (ESPN), #112 (On3) State of Florida ranks: #92 (247Sports), #106 (On3), #124 (ESPN) Played for head coach Tim Shifflet at Winter Park Played one season at Winter Park after playing for University HS in Orange City, Fla. Did not allow a touchdown in man coverage as a senior 80+ tackles, two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries in his final two years of prep football 2023 all-conference first team 35 tackles, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in six games as a senior Offers included Boston College, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon State, Purdue, Tulane, Virginia, and West Virginia PERSONAL Born January 31, 2006 Son of Vernon Woodward and Lynzette Alexander Has two brothers Chose Illinois because, “The culture coach Bielema is building is amazing. Not only will I be playing at a high level of football, but I will also be surrounded by great coaches who will coach hard and treat you like family.” Majoring in sociology