From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Cal safety Craig Woodson.
#2 Craig Woodson/S Cal – 5116, 202 pounds (Redshirt Senior)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Craig Woodson | 5116/202 | 8 1/2 | 30 1/4 | 75 3/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Physical and downhill player with hard-edge demeanor
– Versatile and wore plenty of hats in Cal’s defense
– Plays run well and fills alley with authority, impactful in short-yardage/goal line
– Overall, reliable tackler in tight quarters and open field, able to wrap and get runners on ground
– Comfortable getting hands-on and challenging tight ends in coverage, physical in man-to-man
– Disguises and holds coverages well, plays like the veteran he is
– Flashes hit power and ability to separate player from ball in coverage
– Experienced special teamer with multi-phase versatility
– Excellent starting experience
The Bad
– Average athlete and doesn’t pop on tape
– Stiff-hipped and struggles to change directions fluidly
– Too easily fooled by play-fakes and manipulated by quarterbacks
– Can take too long to diagnose run key from free safety spot and be late triggering downhill
– Capable of tackling the catch but not often able to poke the ball out
– Lacked big-time INT production
– Older prospect who spent six years in school
Bio
– Turned 24 in February in 2025
– 46 career games with 40 starts for Golden Bears
– Career: 245 tackles (9 TFL) 21 PDs, 5 INTs (one pick-six), 3 FFs
– 2024: 70 tackles (2.