Weston Woodard

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Position:
DL
Height:
6-5
Weight:
260
Hometown:
Lynchburg, Va.

Prep:

Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va.
Senior year awards: Region 3C Defensive Player of the Year, All-State first-team defensive end, All-Region first-team defensive end
Helped Liberty Christian Academy win the VHSL state championship as a senior, capping a perfect 14-0 record
Finished his senior season with 63 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble
Finished with a 4.0 GPA during his freshman year
Earned High Honors during sophomore, junior and senior year
Received the Presidential Award for academics during his senior year

Personal:

Son of Robyn and Barry Woodard
Business major
Birthday is on November 1
Cousin, Jackson Eicher, plays lacrosse at Army

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I decided to come to Liberty because of the Christ centered atmosphere and the best athletic staff and facilities in the country. It was also close to my family, and it is where I feel God was leading me to go.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Before a game I like to listen to a preset song playlist that I only listen to before game day. I also stretch and concentrate on what I plan to do.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father and mother because they never stopped working hard and always believed in me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my high school team won the state championship during my senior year.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I choose to wear the number 98 because that is the year my parents got married.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Jackson Eicher, my cousin, plays professional lacrosse.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love steak for dinner because as a kid me and my dad would have steak nights together, or fruity pebbles.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages first in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to fish, hang out with family and surf when I’m not playing football.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a tiny little dog named Rocker.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Nick Bosa and Alex Ovechkin.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My fishing rods because without them I couldn’t catch any fish.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Fireworks by Katy Perry

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Colorado, because I like the snow and the cold.