Jerome Woods was drafted No. 28 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 128 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 437th at Memphis
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jerome Woods came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 437th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 43100% of career value
- Final season
- 20059 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Jerome Woods.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
USC
North Carolina A&T
Penn State
Other DB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerome Woods in the 1996 NFL Draft
Jerome Woods is a Defensive back out of Memphis selected No. 28 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jerome Woods drafted?
Jerome Woods was selected No. 28 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jerome-woods.
What college did Jerome Woods play for?
Jerome Woods played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Jerome Woods's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jerome-woods.