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Eric Wood Biography
Eric Wood is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 18, 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. NFL center who was a first round pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 NFL Draft.
He received many comparisons to the great center Mike Webster.
After redshirting his initial year at Louisville, Wood started all 12 games at center for the Cardinals in 2005. He earned Freshman All-American honors by Rivals.com, Sporting News and College Football News. Wood was an excellent student, earned Academic All-Big East accolades as well.
Wood remained Louisville’s starting center in his sophomore and junior seasons, starting all 13 and 12 games, respectively. Led by quarterback Brian Brohm, the 2007 Cardinals offense ranked sixth nationally with an average of 488.0 yards per game. Wood earned All-Big East honors in both years, and again in his senior season. He finished his career with 49 consecutive starts at center, the second-longest streak in school history behind Travis Leffew (51, 2002–05).
He was born in 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Name | Eric Wood |
First Name | Eric |
Last Name | Wood |
Occupation | Football Player |
Birthday | March 18 |
Birth Year | 1986 |
Place of Birth | Cincinnati |
Home Town | Ohio |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Full/Birth Name | |
Parents | Randal Wood, Diane Wood |
Siblings | Evan Wood |
Spouse | Leslie Wood |
Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In his rookie season, Wood was counted on to start at right guard. He joined a completely retooled Bills offensive line that was expected to feature two rookie starters—him, and second round pick Andy Levitre at left guard—and no players returning at the same position. On July 28, 2009, Wood signed a five-year contract with the Bills, reportedly worth more than $12 million.
Eric Wood Net Worth
Eric Wood is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Wood's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played football at the University of Louisville.
He was considered one of the best centers in the 2009 NFL Draft and ended up starting the first 10 games of the 2009 season for the Bills, until he was sidelined by an injury.
Eric Wood (born March 18, 1986) is a former American football center. He played college football at the University of Louisville and was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft (28th overall) by the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Wood played nine seasons in the NFL, including a Pro Bowl appearance, before retiring following the 2017 season due to a neck injury.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Football Player |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Wood was selected with the 28th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, using the pick acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles via a trade for Jason Peters. With Mack being selected with the 21st pick by the Cleveland Browns, at marked the first time two centers were drafted in round one since the 1983 NFL Draft, with Dave Rimington and Don Mosebar.
Alongside Alex Mack, Wood was considered one of the best centers available in the 2009 NFL Draft. He has been compared to Brad Meester by The Sporting News, but his instincts and “nastiness” on the field had scouts comparing him to the NFL’s old time centers like Mike Webster of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tim Grunhard of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Eric Wood height 6 ft 4 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Wood immediately became the Bills starting right offensive guard next to center Geoff Hangartner, with Levitre at left guard. On November 22, 2009, in his 10th game, Wood fractured his tibia and fibula in the fourth quarter of an 18–15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, after Jaguars defensive tackle Montavious Stanley ran into Wood’s leg. Wood underwent season-ending surgery in a Jacksonville hospital and did not return to Buffalo with the team. He was placed on the injured reserve list on November 24, 2009.
In 2011, Wood was switched to center, between Levitre and new starting right guard Kraig Urbik. These three have been instrumental in the resurgence in the Bills offense, led by Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback and Fred Jackson at running back. However, he was hurt in game 9 and did not play the rest of the year, replaced first by Urbik and then by Colin Brown.
Who is Eric Wood Dating?
According to our records, Eric Wood married to Leslie Wood . As of December 1, 2023, Eric Wood’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Eric Wood. You may help us to build the dating records for Eric Wood!On March 30, 2010, Wood told the Buffalo Bills that his leg was healing well and that he gave it an 80% chance to be ready for training camp. He eventually started 14 games in the 2010 NFL season, missing only Steelers and Vikings games because of an ankle injury. The Bills were playing the same trio up the middle: Wood at right guard, Hangartner at center, and Levitre at left guard.
Facts & Trivia
Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Wood celebrates birthday on March 18 of every year.
In 2015, the NFL announced Wood as one of the 32 players honored as the Bills’ Man of the Year and eligible to win the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
How old is Eric Wood?
36 years (March 18, 1986)
What college did Eric Wood go to?
University of Louisville
How tall is Eric Wood?
6′ 4″
What position did Eric Wood?
Center
What happened to Eric Woods?
Wood played nine seasons in the NFL, including a Pro Bowl appearance, before retiring following the 2017 season due to a neck injury.
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