Peter Woods NFL Draft Profile: Scouting Report, Stats, Highlights

A look at the Peter Woods NFL Draft profile, including a scouting report, his college highlights and stats, and a 2026 NFL mock draft projection.

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In a draft class loaded with defensive talent like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese, Clemson’s Peter Woods is seemingly the most mysterious prospect. Given his dominant play during his sophomore campaign, it is no secret that he underperformed in his junior season. That has led him to be mocked to a variety of spots, going from a top 10 pick to some, all the way to the second round for others. Given his elite athleticism, Woods is certainly a player worth taking a chance on, no matter what pick your favorite team has.

Let’s take a look at our Peter Woods NFL Draft profile, including his stats, scouting report, college highlights, and more!

Peter Woods NFL Draft Profile 2026

Peter Woods
Position: DL
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 298 lbs
Age: 21
College: Clemson Tigers

Peter Woods Stats 2025

Peter Woods really broke into a household name during his junior season, where he dominated in the defensive line for the Clemson Tigers. While his 2025 production did not match that from 2024, he did put together a good enough season to warrant his name being called early in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Games: 12
Tackles: 30
Tackles for Loss: 3.5
Sacks: 2
Forced Fumbles: 0

Peter Woods Highlights

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The draft will take place in Pittsburgh, PA. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 24th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Saturday, April 25th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.

Peter Woods Scouting Report

Strengths

With a very athletic frame, Woods uses an incredibly explosive first step to get off of the ball and beat interior offensive linemen. He uses his athleticism to slip and bend around blockers, making him a force to fill holes quickly and shut down running lanes. Partnered with that athleticism, Woods has quick and strong hands to get blockers off of his body and pursue the ball carrier. Using his superior frame, Woods tested very well, running a 4.86 40-yard dash and bench pressing 490-lbs and doing 225 lbs 34 times.

One other trait that Woods possesses that does not show up in numbers is his motor. Woods plays with a ton of energy and no matter what point the game is at or what the score, it looks like Woods is playing like it is his last snap on the football field.

Weaknesses

While Woods has shown success in getting around blockers, he has shown a penchant for guessing on gaps, leaving holes to try to make a play in a different hole. Like many other young defensive lineman, Woods is going to have to develop stronger pass-rushing and block-shedding techniques, as he can get very predictable win rushing. His drop off in production is concerning, given that he was thought of as an early-mid first round prospect after his junior season, but is now sliding to the end of the first round and second round after his junior season. He will also need to sure up his tackling technique, as NFL skill players will play much faster and use moves to get around Woods.

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Peter Woods NFL Draft Projection | Expert 2026 NFL Mock Draft Projections

These Peter Woods NFL Draft projections are from March, so there will be plenty of updates, news reports and more before the actual draft. These mock draft projections are coming from ESPN, CBS Sports and Walter Football.

Read the full FlurrySports NFL mock draft here!

Source	Team	Round	Pick
ESPN	Chicago Bears	1	25
CBS Sports	New York Jets	2	33
Walter Football	Cincinnati Bengals	1	10

2026 NFL Draft Order | First Round

Peter Woods has a chance to hear his name called on the first day of the NFL Draft. Here is the 2026 NFL Draft order for the first round!

1. Las Vegas Raiders
2. New York Jets
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Tennessee Titans
5. New York Giants
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Washington Commanders
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Cincinnati Bengals
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. New York Jets (via IND)
17. Detroit Lions
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Carolina Panthers
20. Dallas Cowboys (via GB)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Cleveland Browns (via JAX)
25. Chicago Bears
26. Buffalo Bills
27. San Francisco 49ers
28. Houston Texans
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)
30. Miami Dolphins (via DEN)
31. New England Patriots
32. Seattle Seahawks