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Illinois DL Jamal Woods reveals plans for 2022 season
By Paul Harvey
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Jamal Woods’ time at Illinois is not done just yet.
The senior defensive lineman has been with the Illini since signing as a part of the 2017 recruiting class. With a chance to come back for one more season, Woods will do just that and come back for a 6th year in 2022.
Woods announced his return via Twitter on Saturday.
It’s not the end of the road yet‼️ #97strong 🖤 pic.twitter.com/PLUoeyaTR0
— Jamal “Bobo” Woods (@jamal4425) January 15, 2022
Woods’ time in college has been limited by injuries. He posted 13 tackles and 4 TFL during 2021. For his career, Woods has 68 tackles, 17.5 TFL, and 1.5 sacks. His return brings more veteran leadership to the defensive line.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.