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DeMarcusWood

  • height 6-0
  • Weight 189
  • class Sophomore
  • High school Smith
BIO

Quality walk-on who hopes to emerge as a contender for playing time … Finished the spring No. 3 at the “X” wide receiver position … Looking to improve his consistency … Also can return punts and kickoffs … Has played in one game.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game, the victory over Texas-El Paso … Looked very impressive as a punt returner … Returned two punts for 46 yards, including a 39-yard jaunt that set up a Wildcat touchdown … Received his first varsity letter.

High School: Two-year letterman who made the starting lineup his senior year at Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va. … Caught 26 passes for 35 yards and six touchdowns … Coached by Bill Lyons … Three-year letterman for the track team … Participated in the long jump, 300-meter hurdles, and two relay units … Member of the Future Educators of America, Chrome Club, Chesapeake Student Leadership Forum, and the French Club.

Personal: Full name is DeMarcus Allen Wood … Born 11-5-83 in Norfolk, Va. … Son of Nita B. Wood … Major is undeclared.

The Cats’ Cause: The Cats’ Cause: Guest speaker at Cardinal Elementary (2001) … Participated in service events at Jessie Clark Middle School, Russell Cave Elementary, and an adult day care center (2001).

Wood Career Statistics

Year  Position  G-GS  PR  Yds.  Avg.  TD  Long2002  Wide Rec.  1-0   2   46  23.0    0   39
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