A.J. Woods, a fifth year corner out of Pitt, signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent this weekend. Woods, a Germantown native, was a two-way player at Northwest High School for coach Mike Neubeiser.
Woods played in all 12 games for Pitt this past season, making five starts at corner. He totaled 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. Woods had a season-high five tackles against North Carolina. In arguable his best game of the season, he had four total (including three tackles for loss and two sacks) at Wake Forest. He was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Per Pitt Football: A two-way standout at Northwest under Coach Mike Neubeiser…as a cornerback, collected 35 tackles, 17 passes defended, two forced fumbles and two blocked punts…as a wide receiver, averaged 21.6 yards per reception (14 catches for 303 yards) with five touchdowns…helped Northwest to a 9-3 record and the Maryland 4A regional finals…rated the No. 9 overall prospect in Maryland by ESPN and No. 25 by Rivals and 247Sports…selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic.
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
