Going into the 2022 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Bryan Harsin this season.
Colby Wooden is not just one of Auburn’s most important defensive linemen, he is one of the most important players on the team. The junior is entering what could be his final season at Auburn and will be counted on to produce.
Colby Wooden’s Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia
HT: 6-5
wt: 284
247Sports Composite Ranking
Four-star // No. 38 from Georgia // No. 22 weakside defensive end
Class in 2021: Sophomore
Career Stats
| year | G | Tackles | TFL | Bags | INT | BLK |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 42 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 61 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
PFF Rankings
| year | Defense | Run Defense | Tackling | Pass Rushing |
| 2019 | 70.0 | 78.3 | 78.6 | 54.0 |
| 2020 | 68.6 | 61.3 | 58.0 | 69.0 |
| 2021 | 80.2 | 67.9 | 67.4 | 80.6 |
Depth Chart Overview
Wooden and Marcus Harris were going to be the focal points of the defensive line no matter what, but multiple transfers eroded the depth behind them and pressure is on the two to produce.
That should not be a problem for Wooden. He has gotten better every season and was recently tabbed as a rising star by 247Sports. He was one of the most impactful linemen against the run and pass last season and should only be better in 2022.
He and his younger brother Caleb both have demonstrated impressive work ethics and a drive to get better. This offseason he has been focusing on improving his technique which should elevate his game even more.
Auburn’s depth behind Wooden is not great but he has the star power to carry the unit and become Auburn’s next dominant defensive lineman.
Colby Wooden’s Photo Gallery
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Auburn defensive end Colby Wooden (25) reacts during an NCAA football game against LSU on Saturday,…
Auburn defensive end Colby Wooden (25) reacts during an NCAA football game against LSU on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
NCAA Football: Alabama State at Auburn
Sep 11, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) celebrates a fumble…
Sep 11, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) celebrates a fumble recovery during the third quarter against the Alabama State Hornets at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) sacks Alabama…
Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
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Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25), defensive lineman Marcus Harris (50) and defensive lineman Derick…
Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25), defensive lineman Marcus Harris (50) and defensive lineman Derick Hall (29) celebrate a sack against Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. , on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Ncaa Football Alabamaat Auburn
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Auburn Tigers defensive lineman TD Moultry (99) and Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) celebrate…
Auburn Tigers defensive lineman TD Moultry (99) and Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) celebrate a sack against Alabama during the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. © Gary Cosby / USA TODAY NETWORK
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LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks to pass under pressure from Auburn defensive end Colby Wooden…
LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks to pass under pressure from Auburn defensive end Colby Wooden (25) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Auburn won 24- 19. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) blocks a punt by Georgia State Panthers kicker Michael…
Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) blocks a punt by Georgia State Panthers kicker Michael Hayes (39) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Auburn scored a touchdown off of the blocked point. © Jake Crandall via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) blocks a punt by Georgia State Panthers kicker Michael…
Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) blocks a punt by Georgia State Panthers kicker Michael Hayes (39) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Auburn scored a touchdown off of the blocked point. © Jake Crandall via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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Auburn quarterback Cord Sandberg (24) throws the ball over Auburn lineman Colby Wooden during the A-Day…
Auburn quarterback Cord Sandberg (24) throws the ball over Auburn lineman Colby Wooden during the A-Day spring practice game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 13, 2019. © Jake Crandall via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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