Jaiden Woodbey

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Jaiden Woodbey
Jaiden Woodbey at the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.jpg
Woodbey in 2018
No. 26 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position Defensive back
Roster statusActive
CFL status American
Personal information
Born (2000-01-20) January 20, 2000 (age 25)
Fontana, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school Upland (Upland, California)
St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
College Florida State (2018–2020)
Boston College (2021–2022)
NFL draft 2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career IFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles 31
Pass deflections 2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Jaiden Woodbey (born January 20, 2000) is an American professional football defensive back. Woodbey played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and the Boston College Eagles. He also had stints with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) and the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

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Early Life

Woodbey was born January 20, 2000 in Fontana, California. He attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. Woodbey was a four-star recruit, ranked as No. 55 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports. As a junior, he won the CIF State Football Championship. [1] He originally committed to Ohio State University before he flipped his commitment to Florida State University on signing day. [2] [3]

College career

Woodbey played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2018 to 2020 and the Boston College Eagles from 2021 to 2022. [4] As a true freshman, he made 58 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, one sack, eight pass breakups and one forced fumble. For his efforts, he was named to ESPN's Freshman All-America team. [5] In his sophomore season, he appeared in four games before suffering a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his left knee, ending his season. [6] Woodbey made his return to the field the following season, playing eight games, where he recorded 28 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. [7]

Woodbey transferred to Boston College for the 2021 season, starting in all 12 games, registering 56 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sack, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, three pass breakups and recovered and returned a fumble for a touchdown. [8] [9] In his final year he had 79 tackles and two pass deflections. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		222 lb
(101 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.87 s1.67 s2.73 s4.14 s6.97 s35 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day [11]

Los Angeles Rams

Woodbey with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 Jaiden Woodbey NFL Photo rookie year.jpg
Woodbey with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Woodbey signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. [12] He was waived on May 15, 2023, but was then re-signed on May 17. [13] [14] He was released by the team on August 29 as part of roster cut downs. [15]

Massachusetts Pirates

On May 10, 2024, it was announced that the Massachusetts Pirates of the IFL, signed Woodbey. [16] He played as a linebacker and defensive back for the Pirates in nine games, recording 31 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and two pass deflections. [17] Woodbey re-signed with the team on November 23, 2024. [18]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On March 3, 2025, Woodbey signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. [19] On June 1, he was assigned to the practice roster. [20] He made his professional debut on August 31 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders recording two defensive and one special teams tackle. [21] [22]

References

  1. ↑ "2016 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games". MaxPreps . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  2. ↑ Hamilton, Gerry (February 7, 2017). "No. 28 Woodbey commits to Ohio State for '18". ESPN . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jaiden Lars-Woodbey, Boston College Eagles, Safety". 247Sports . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Jaiden WOODBEY". Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Luginbill, Tom; Haubert, Craig (December 11, 2018). "Freshman All-America team". ESPN . Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Boston College's Jaiden Woodbey Is Less 'Tweener,' More 'Swiss Army Knife'". Pro Football Network. February 28, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Jaiden Lars-Woodbey - 2018 - Football". Florida State University . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ Black, A.J. (February 4, 2021). "S/LB Jaiden Lars Woodbey Transfers to Boston College (Updated with Jeff Hafley's Comments)". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jaiden Woodbey - Football". Boston College Athletics . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jaiden Woodbey College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports-Reference.com . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Jaiden Woodbey College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2023). "Rams agree to terms with 26 undrafted free agents". Los Angeles Rams . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (May 15, 2023). "Rams announce 4 roster moves, waiving 3 undrafted rookies". Rams Wire. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ Stuter, Bret (July 8, 2023). "Rams Roster: Fast 40+ LA Rams roster roundup ILB/DB Jaiden Woodbey (#17)". Ramblin' Fan. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  15. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 29, 2023). "Rams waive 36 players ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline". Los Angeles Rams . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  16. ↑ Moninghoff, Mick (May 10, 2024). "Pirates Add a Pair of ACC Alumni to their Secondary". Massachusetts Pirates . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Jaiden Woodbey - 2024 - Football". Massachusetts Pirates . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Pirates Re-Sign Jaiden Woodbey". OurSports Central. November 23, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  19. ↑ Heilman, Michael (March 4, 2025). "Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Jaiden Woodbey". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  20. ↑ Ralph, Dan (June 1, 2025). "Veteran running back Carey among Toronto Argonauts final cuts". Winnipeg Free Press . Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Dalton Schoen officially returns for Winnipeg Blue Bombers for Labour Day Classic". 3DownNation. August 30, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Jaiden WOODBEY". CFL.ca . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
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