“Earl is, hands down, the best player we have seen this year. Anytime you get a QB that can beat you with his arm and legs, they are basically unstoppable. You think you can contain him, but he is so fast and elusive that he makes the first guy miss every time.”

Aryvia Holmes

Head Coach - head coach of McAdory High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior quarterback exceeded 3,000 yards passing and 2,000 yards rushing this past season, leading the Golden Gophers (13-2) to the Class 6A state championship game. A transfer from Shades Valley High, where he was a two-time team Offensive MVP, Woods completed 171-of-302 passes for 3,072 yards and 32 touchdowns. On the ground, Woods rushed for 2,123 yards and 35 scores on 314 carries. He had 10 games with multiple TD passes or TD runs, including six games with both.

Academic Achievement

Woods has maintained an A average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school next fall.

Exemplary Character

Woods has volunteered locally at an elementary school and as a youth football coach. He has also donated his time to multiple community beautification projects.