The Clemson Insider

What They’re Saying: Woodaz Drafted by Texans

By: Gavin Oliver May 1, 2026

Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz came off the board on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Woodaz was selected No. 123 overall by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the draft on Saturday. He became the seventh former Tiger taken in the draft, joining offensive tackle Blake Miller (No. 17, first round), Peter Woods (No. 29, first round), T.J. Parker (No. 35, second round) and Avieon Terrell (No. 48, second round), wide receiver Antonio Williams (No. 71, third round), and quarterback Cade Klubnik (No. 110, fourth round).

Check out some of what they’re saying on social media about the Texans’ selection of Woodaz:

Open up a can in H-Town.

Wade Woodaz, welcome to the @HoustonTexans!#ALLIN | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/jKy0Dk3cdX

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2026

Opening up a can of Woodaz 💪 pic.twitter.com/cMBkcDrMG3
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 25, 2026

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says the Texans are getting a "steal" with fourth-round linebacker Wade Woodaz. pic.twitter.com/NbQ04F7emB
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) April 25, 2026

Straight talk from Ben Boulware.#ALLIN | #NFLDraft | @HoustonTexans pic.twitter.com/ldZ1GKID0V
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2026

New Texans LB Wade Woodaz is a play maker. pic.twitter.com/z7TK5huaAy

— big ounce (@_bigounce) April 25, 2026

The Texans are selecting Clemson LB Wade Woodaz at pick 123.

Woodaz was a 2 year starter at Clemson who will likely be a WLB option for Houston & is a very good athlete with a 1.55 10. yd split & 4.56 40. pic.twitter.com/0FFgdfmD1C
— Jacob (@TexansJacob) April 25, 2026

In honor of a hero of mine, Chris Berman…taking a nickname shot here for a linebacker.

Wade "Lay the" Woodaz

I'll be here all day.
— Jason Sarney – Dolphins Wire (@Jason_Sarney) April 25, 2026

Really happy for Woodaz. 4th Rd pick by the Texans. Thought the defensive coaches didn't use him well this past season. Glad the NFL saw his talent.
— QT (@QuackingTiger) April 25, 2026

#Texans fourth-round linebacekr Wade Woodaz said they were on him throughout the process, and 'he heard a lot of chatter' that they were talking about him. He had a good feeling about his formal combine meeting tha he could be comingto Houston.

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 25, 2026

Wade Woodaz is an immediate core special teams performer with high-end potential and is a good backup ILB behind To'oTo'o
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) April 25, 2026

LB Wade Woodaz gives Houston something they did not have at LB before now.

This is their first real option at WLB and in coverage with elite speed & traits for Demeco Ryans to develop.

Could be a starter longterm next to Azeez-Al Shaair
— Jacob (@TexansJacob) April 25, 2026