USU Athletic Media Relations
Utah State sophomore linebacker David Woodward was named the Mountain West Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus (PFF), it was announced Friday morning by the organization.
Earlier this week, PFF tabbed Woodward a first-team All-American. He was one of two players from the Mountain West honored as such, joining Boise State’s Ezra Cleveland, who garnered honorable mention honors at offensive tackle. Additionally, Utah’s Matt Gay earned second-team honors at kicker.
The 6-foot-2, 235-pound Woodward started all 11 games he played in for the Aggies this season, ranking first in the Mountain West and 10th in the nation with 124 tackles (11.