Eris Woodard
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2014-2016
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Jersey Number: 13
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Position: DB
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Age: 27
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Height: 5-5
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Weight: 147
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Hometown: Washington, DC
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College: Coppin State University
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Eris Woodard Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| Marion Jones…I wanted to be just like her, one of the world’s best track runners. |
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Who is your biggest supporter?
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| My mom. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| Michelle Obama…I’m betting that she would enlighten me on everyday life. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Allyson Felix. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| Cam Newton. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Table puzzles, writing poetry, and working out. |
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What is your favorite travel location?
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| The city south. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Steak. |
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Who is your favorite musician?
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| Wale. |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Driven, outgoing, trustworthy. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Track and field. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| Running the last stretch in my high school 4×400 meter relay and clutching the DCAA championship. |
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How did you get into women’s football?
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| A friend told me about it. |
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What was your biggest adjustment to playing women’s football?
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| Honestly…getting my nails cut down! |
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If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why?
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| Wide receiver…I like running the ball into the end zone. |
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What teammate best embodies the Divas spirit?
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| Allyson Hamlin. |
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What is your most memorable Divas moment?
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| When I received the news that I had made the team. |
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Why do you play women’s tackle football?
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| It allows me to stay in shape while competing in a challenging setting. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| To be the best individual you can be, on and off the field. |


