Charles Woods holds the NB · Backup spot in New England Patriots’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Charles Woods played 19 games in 2025 with a 13% snap share.

Charles Woods is a 26-year-old nickelback who stands 5'11" and weighs 191 pounds. He attended Illinois State (2018-20), West Virginia (2021-22), and SMU (2023), appearing in 59 college games with 43 starts. Originally signed by the L.A. Rams as a rookie free agent on May 2, 2024, Woods played in 12 games that season primarily on special teams. The Patriots claimed him off waivers on August 27, 2025. In 2025, he made his Patriots debut at Miami on September 14 and appeared in limited defensive action while contributing on special teams. He recorded 1 pass defensed through the season and saw time at cornerback when injuries struck the position group.

Rams2024

Patriots2025 — present

CollegeSMU; West Virginia; Illinois StateAcquiredAcquired from Los Angeles Rams · drafted thereHometownDallas, TX