A Different Route: Tariq Woolen’s Unlikely Path to the NFL
A late switch from receiver to cornerback changed everything for Tariq Woolen, turning a lightly recruited G5 athlete into a Pro Bowl defender and Super Bowl starter.
Measurements
- Height:6'2
- Weight:285 LBS
Links & Media
Schools of Interest
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (offered)
UTEP Miners (offered)
Caynan James
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive Tackle
Fort Worth Arlington Heights Yellowjackets, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:NR
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