16 Facts About Cierre Wood

Cierre Marcelle Wood was born on February 21,1991 and is a former American football running back and convicted murderer.

Cierre Wood was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2013.

Cierre Wood rushed for 1,632 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught eight passes for 182 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.

Cierre Wood was selected to play in the 2009 US Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

Cierre Wood chose to attend Notre Dame over USC, UCLA, and California.

Cierre Wood was used sparingly over the first few games, but after an injury to starter Armando Allen, he started the final six games where he recorded 603 yards on 119 carries and three touchdowns, and 20 receptions for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Cierre Wood recorded 1,102 yards on 217 carries and 9 touchdowns, and 27 receptions for 187 yards.

In 2012, Cierre Wood had been suspended for the opening two games, against Navy and Purdue, for violating team rules.

In January 2013, Cierre Wood decided to forgo his final year of eligibility, entering the 2013 NFL draft.

Cierre Wood went undrafted and was signed as a free agent with the Houston Texans hours after the draft.

Cierre Wood was signed by the Baltimore Ravens to a reserve-future deal on January 15,2014.

Cierre Wood was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad on November 12,2014.

However, in Week 5, Cierre Wood tore his ACL, ending his season.

Cierre Wood signed with the Canadian football team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on March 9,2017.

On May 1,2017, Cierre Wood was traded to the Montreal Alouettes along with defensive end Denzell Perine, in exchange for defensive back Khalid Wooten.

Cierre Wood was additionally accused of forcing the child to participate in extreme exercise routines as a punishment for being overweight.