15 Facts About LeVar Woods

LeVar Woods was born on March 15,1978 and is the special teams coach at the University of Iowa, where he played linebacker during his college career.

LeVar Woods graduated from West Lyon High School in 1996.

LeVar Woods was the Iowa 2A player of the year as a senior.

LeVar Woods attended the University of Iowa, and was a letterman in football.

LeVar Woods finished his spectacular college career with four sacks and 165 tackles.

LeVar Woods later played for the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans.

Mostly a reserve linebacker in the NFL, LeVar Woods excelled on special teams.

In 88 career games, LeVar Woods totaled 168 tackles, 2.5 quarterback sacks, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

LeVar Woods joined the Iowa football staff as a low-paid administrative assistant in 2008, a role he held for four seasons.

In 2012, LeVar Woods was promoted to a full-time on-field assistant coach, coaching outside linebackers and assisting with special teams.

Reid and LeVar Woods were named national Linebacker Coaches of the Year by FootballScoop following the 2013 season.

In 2015, LeVar Woods switched to tight ends coach, continuing to assist with special teams.

In 2017, LeVar Woods became special teams coordinator in addition to coaching tight ends.

In 2018, LeVar Woods became Iowa's full-time special teams coordinator without coaching another position.

LeVar Woods developed several All-Big Ten and All-American specialists and returners.