Stoney Woodson (born October 11, 1985) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round in the

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. He played

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South Carolina )''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no) , anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind" , Former = Province of South Carolina , seat = Columbia , LargestCity = Charleston , LargestMetro = ...

. Woodson was also a member of the

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and

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. He attended

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in Tampa, FL, and played for the Middleton High School Tigers high school football team.

Professional career

New York Giants

Woodson was drafted by the

in the seventh round of the

. He suffered an ankle injury prior to the start of the 2009 season and was placed on

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. The Giants gave him an injury settlement on September 6, 2009.

Philadelphia Eagles

Woodson was signed to the

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on October 13, 2009. He was released from the practice squad on October 22. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 11 after

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was promoted to the active roster. He was released on December 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Woodson was signed to the

' practice squad on December 9, 2009. On January 5, 2010, he signed a reserve future contract. He was waived on April 26, 2010.

Tri-Cities Fever

Woodson signed with the Tri-Cities Fever, of the

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, for the 2012 season. He was later let out of his contract to pursue a higher level.

Jacksonville Sharks

Woodson with the Jacksonville Sharks of the

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on September 29, 2011. He was released by the Sharks on March 7, 2012.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Woodson, Stoney 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Florida American football cornerbacks South Carolina Gamecocks football players New York Giants players Philadelphia Eagles players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Jacksonville Sharks players