Elite programs checking in on Alabama Gatorade POTY QB Earl Woods

Bessemer (Ala.) Hueytown quarterback Earl Woods is attracting the attention of some of the country’s elite programs. Woods won Alabama’s Gatorade Player of the Year Award. He posted 3,072 yards passing and 35 touchdowns through the air and 2,123 yards rushing along with 33 touchdowns.

He was Hueytown’s first Gatorade Player of the Year since Jameis Winston. Woods carries that accomplishment with pride.

“It was a blessing knowing Jameis Winston won it at Hueytown and me picking up and winning again a decade later,” Woods said. “It’s a blessing.”

Woods has offers from Middle Tennessee, Jacksonville State, North Alabama and Morehouse at the moment. That list could be about to change. Power Five programs have reached out a lot recently.

Woods was on Alabama’s campus on Jan. 22. He visited Vanderbilt on Jan. 29. He announced on Twitter that he would be taking a visit to Boston College on April 2. Woods says Penn State, Arkansas, Florida Atlantic, California, Liberty, Mississippi State, Rice and Tulane have all reached out recently.

“The recruiting trail has its ups and downs, I’m just blessed and thankful for what I have right now,” Woods said. “I know it’s going to take off very soon.”

Alabama a good exerience for Earl Woods

Homestate program Alabama is one Woods already has his eyes on. His visit back on Jan. 22 was a memorable. one. The Crimson Tide staff expressed a desire to get Woods back on campus before the summer rolls around.

“It was a good experience,” Woods said. “The coaches showed interest and made it feel like home. They’ll keep tabs on you. They won’t just offer you right away. They said they want to see me back up there in the spring. I’m looking toward some dates. I don’t think I’ll be visiting in the spring, but I will be there to camp for sure.”