Robert Woodyard Jr.
| No. 0 – Missouri Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class |  Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 10, 2003 |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Williamson (Mobile, Alabama) |
| College | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Robert Woodyard Jr. (born July 10, 2003) is an American football linebacker for the Missouri Tigers. He previously played for the Auburn Tigers.
Early life
Woodyard Jr. attended Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the fifth overall player in the state of Alabama by 247Sports, where he committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over offers from Auburn and Georgia. However, Woodyard Jr. flipped his commitment and signed to play for the Auburn Tigers.
College career
Auburn
In his first three seasons from 2022 to 2024, Woodyard Jr. recorded 21 tackles with three going for a loss, and a pass deflection in 17 games. In week 4 of the 2025 season, Woodyard Jr. racked up five tackles in a loss against Oklahoma. In week 8, he notched 11 tackles with four going for a loss in a double-overtime loss against Missouri. Woodyard Jr. finished the 2025 season with 67 tackles with seven being for a loss, and two sacks in 11 starts. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Missouri
Woodyard Jr. transferred to play for the Missouri.
References
- 1 2 "Robert Woodyard Jr. Linebacker Missouri". Retrieved November 9, 2026.
- ↑ Stephenson, Creg (June 25, 2020). "Williamson LB Robert Woodyard commits to Alabama for 2022 class". AL.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Durando, Bennett. "Auburn football flips 4-star Robert Woodyard from Alabama in major signing day win". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Lenix, Matthew. "Auburn transfer LB eyeing visit to FSU". FSU Wire. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Cole, Adam. "Auburn football linebacker Robert Woodyard returns vs. Oklahoma after apparent back injury". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Humphrey III, Jerry. "Robert Woodyard's message to teammates reveals the mindset behind his remarkable 2025 season". AL.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Rauterkus, Peter. "Auburn starting linebacker plans to enter the transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ McAndrew, Calum (January 7, 2026). "What to expect from Auburn transfer Robert Woodyard at Missouri football". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 13, 2026.