“Woods has a motor”: Gators freshman edge setting tone in spring camp

Mike Peterson coaches the outside linebackers during 2022 spring practice. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.Freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods was a late addition to Florida’s 2025 recruiting class as the Gators flipped the top 100 prospect from Penn State a week before early signing day.

Playing for Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas, Woods racked up 212 tackles (101 solo), 25.5 TFLs, 18.5 sacks, 29 QB hurries, 12 pass break-ups, seven forced fumbles and an interception over his high school career. Woods ranked as the 10th edge prospect in the country, according to 247Sports.

Woods has garnered a lot of attention throughout spring camp from his coaches and teammates. Gators’…