THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS

UNA 2025: Played in six games as a true freshman quarterback, including the final three games of the season ... Took over for Destin Wade after an injury against West Georgia (11/8) and took significant snaps at quarterback in the final two games against Tarleton State (11/15) and Southern Utah (11/22) ... Finished 25-49 passing for 286 yards, two touchdowns and one interception ... Went 15-22 passing for 227 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 15 times for 25 yards against Southern Utah ... Also had his longest pass of the season in the Southern Utah game, connecting with Tanaka Scott for a 61-yard touchdown catch ... Also had a 39-yard pass to tight end Kaleb Heatherly against Southern Utah.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, Mississippi … Coached by Steve Kerr … Excelled as a two-sport athlete … Helped lead the Indians to a Division Championship in 2022 and a Division Runner-Up finish in 2024 in addition to multiple playoff appearances in football ... Earned various all-region honors ... Selected for the 2024 Bernard-Blackwell North South Game ... Named 2023 Offensive MVP ... Also played baseball and excelled as a catcher and utility ... Was ranked the No. 2 catcher in the state of Mississippi by Perfect Game ... National Honors Society Member … Graduated in 2025. 
 
PERSONAL: Birthday is April 19 … Born in Starkville, Mississippi ... Hometown is Fulton, Mississippi … Son of JD and Rachel Wood … Majoring in exercise science ... Mother, Rachel Wood, played tennis at Itawamba Community College ... Also plays baseball at UNA.