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Patriots 2025 player profile: Craig Woodson has the makings of a 4-down contributor

The New England Patriots’ safety position was supposed to be a strength heading into 2024, but instead the unit suffered constant personnel turnover. Heading into 2025, however, there is reason for optimism again — in large part because of the team’s offseason moves meant to bolster the depth behind projected starters Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers.

One big part of those efforts was selecting Cal’s Craig Woodson in the fourth round of the draft.

Hard facts

Name: Craig Woodson

Position: Safety

Jersey number: 31

Opening day age: 24 (2/20/2001)

Measurements: 6’0 1/8”, 200 lbs, 75 1/4” wingspan, 30 1/2” arm length, 8 3/4” hand size, 4.