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Jo'Quavious Dequane 'Woody' Marks is a former collegiate football running back for the University of Southern California (USC) in 2024. He previously played for Mississippi State University from 2020-2023. On December 17, 2024, Marks declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his Instagram account (@lucky4._). At the combine, his Next Gen Stats score of 67 ranked 22nd overall among the running backs. (via NFL's official website). In April 2025, Marks was selected by the Houston Texans with the 116th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Woody Marks signed up with the Mississippi State Bulldogs in 2020 and spent three seasons with the program. In 2024, he transferred to the USC Trojans for his final year. Marks ran for 1,883 yards and 22 touchdowns, adding 1,225 receiving yards with five touchdowns during his time with the Bulldogs. He caught a pass in 45 straight games, breaking the school record and ranking second in the SEC at the time. At USC, He had 198 carries for 1,133 yards and nine touchdowns. Marks ended his collegiate career with 3,016 rushing yards, 31 rushing touchdowns, 261 receptions, 1,546 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. (via Mississippi State and USC's official websites)

Woody Marks' Hometown

Woody Marks' hometown is Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He attended Carver High School, where he played under coach Darren Myles. Coming out of high school, he was rated a four-star running back by ESPN, Rivals, and 247Sports. He committed to Mississippi State University on May 20, 2019. (via Mississippi State's official website)

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Woody Marks' Birthplace

Woody Marks was reportedly born on December 29, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Woody Marks' Nationality

Woody Marks holds American nationality, according to NFL's official website.

FAQs on Woody Marks

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