Texas A&M · W 31-20
10 tackles, 1.5 for loss
The other 7 games average 8 tackles. This one was 2 above.
7 stories in the last 60 days, from 3 outlets.
Caleb Woodson on What It’s Like to Play Defense For Alabama
Tide 100.9 Sep 16
Caleb Woodson
Is steady in every phase without a signature trait. Played for two head coaches at two programs in four seasons: Brent Pry and Kalen DeBoer. A game that shows it: 12 tackles against South Carolina — Week 4, 2026.
63 tackles · 2 sacks
Play style
Solid in every phase without a signature dimension.
Activity vs finishing · season enumeration
What the box score actually says
63 tackles. 2 passes defended. 1 interception. 4.5 TFL.
Counts only, never a rate — splash-event sample sizes this small (interceptions, pass breakups, TFL) are noise as a rate and signal only as a tally.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 3 outlets
Caleb Woodson on What It’s Like to Play Defense For Alabama
Tide 100.9 Sep 16 · 1 outlet
The Tuscaloosa NewsHow Caleb Woodson describes Alabama football 'swarm' defense | VIDEOSep 12from 8 outlets
Kane Wommack names starting ILB next to Caleb Woodson
Saturday Down South Aug 26 · 1 outlet
The Tuscaloosa NewsHow Caleb Woodson describes Alabama football 'swarm' defense | VIDEOSep 12Saturday Down SouthThe Tuscaloosa News +1Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
Alabama19 stories2026 to nowMost about: awards and watch lists, starting job and depth chart, in his words.
The Tuscaloosa News +1Caleb Woodson didn't need 'Welcome to SEC' moment with Alabama footballAug 19
Sports Illustrated'It's the Top of the Top': Why Linebacker Caleb Woodson Transferred to AlabamaAug 20Saturday Down SouthKane Wommack names starting ILB next to Caleb WoodsonAug 26The Tuscaloosa NewsWhy Caleb Woodson saw future with Alabama footballAug 19
Virginia Tech1 story2023 to 2025Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Fans first named Caleb Woodson at Kentucky.
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| Season | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alabama | 63 | 29 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Virginia Tech | 57 | 26 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 1 | -- |
| 2024 | Virginia Tech | 72 | 26 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Virginia Tech | 20 | 11 | 1.5 | 0.0 | -- | -- |
| Career | 212 | 92 | 16.0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 |
Last game (Wk 8): 10 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 8 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 48-10vs East Carolina | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 2 | W 45-17@ Kentucky | 12 | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 12 tackles |
| Wk 3 | W 50-36vs Florida State | 5 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | W 49-18vs South Carolina | 12 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 5 | W 56-23@ No. 16 Mississippi State | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Wk 6 | L 17-20vs No. 2 Georgia | 9 | 5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 7 | L 10-26@ No. 14 Tennessee | 11 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 8 | W 31-20vs Texas A&M | 10 | 5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 63 | 29 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 |
Oct. 24 · W 31-20 vs Texas A&M, play by play
10 tackles, including 1 more for loss.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 11 for him; the box score credits 10.
His game this year: disruption in the backfield — 4 tackles for loss, 2 of them sacks, in the 8 games with play by play.
How Alabama’s defense played that day
Texas A&M’s 11 drives: 7 stopped (3 takeaways) · 4 scored. While the game was within a score they held 5 of 9.
11 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
9 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles, including 1 interception, 1 pass broken up. His interception on 3rd and 15 ended Mississippi State’s drive (int).
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Intercepted on 3rd and 15. Third quarter, up 35-17. Ended Mississippi State’s drive (int).
A big game: 12 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
5 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play: 4 of his 5, sacks included.
A big game: 12 tackles, including 2 sacks, tied for 4th-most sacks in FBS that week.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 13 for him; the box score credits 12.
Sacked the quarterback for a 9-yard loss on 3rd and 7. Third quarter, down 17-13.
1 tackle.
Week 2 · 2026
W 45-17
at Kentucky
2 sacks · 2 tackles for loss · 12 tackles
Dominant 28-point win on the road against Kentucky.
Ratings of the games shown run from -4 to +27 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
Tackle volume
63tackles this seasonTFL rate
7%4 TFLSack rate
3%2 sacksPD rate
3%2 pass breakups63 tackles · 4.5 for loss · 2 sacks · 1 interception.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 8 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home5g | 7.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Road3g | 8.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-77g | 7.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 10.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Pass share
45.8%
225 pass / 266 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
9.0%
267 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Player standing · 2026
63 tackles in 8 games, more tackles a game than most FBS linebackers who play every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Three-star recruit. Now #44 at the position.
2026 is in progress.
A stat line in 40 games over four seasons.
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Brent Pry, Philip Montgomery and Kalen DeBoer.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Alabama
