Tory Woodbury
American football player
Tory Woodbury (born July 12, 1978) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach for the Winston-Salem State Rams. He played professionally as a quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Woodbury played college football for the Winston-Salem State Rams and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jets in 2001. He won Super Bowl LVI as a coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2021.
College career
Woodbury threw for a school record 4,536 passing yards with 40 touchdowns and also rushed for 1,020 yards and 20 touchdowns during his career at Winston-Salem State University. His 60 combined touchdowns also tied a Rams record.
Professional career
Woodbury was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was considered a sleeper in the draft by analysts Mel Kiper Jr. He played as quarterback and wide receiver for the Jets but then was released. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills for the 2006 season but was released afterwards.
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