CLEMSON – Wade Woodaz is listed as one of top returning linebackers in the nation this season, and his position coach, Ben Boulware, thinks Woodaz is a rising star. That much we know. What we didn’t know is that Woodaz was born deaf and still struggles with his hearing.
Woodaz is a defensive weapon whose versatility has led to his usage at both linebacker and safety, and he enters 2025 credited with 140 tackles (21.5 for loss), 8.5 sacks, nine pass breakups, three interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt in 1,244 snaps from scrimmage over 39 games (18 starts) since his arrival in 2022.