On the eve of the start of early signing period, when high school and junior college prospects can officially start signing with their new chosen programs, Utah football has reeled in a four-year transfer from the FCS level.
Former Idaho running back Anthony Woods announced on social media Tuesday night that he is transferring to Utah.
Listed at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, the Palmdale, California native spent two seasons with the Vandals, the latest being something of a breakout season for him.
As a sophomore this 2023 season, Woods rushed for 1,131 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 5.5 yards per carry for a Vandals’ team that finished 9-4 overall.
He showed explosive ability too, with a 93-yard touchdown run.
As a freshman in 2022, Woods was less prolific, but still rushed for 872 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate season.
A three-star recruit coming out of Palmdale High School in 2022, per 247 Sports, Woods only scholarship offer was Idaho, though he made good on that opportunity.
Woods joins a Utah program that dealt with considerable injury woes at running back this season, from starter Ja’Quinden Jackson to key change-of-pace back Micah Bernard.
With two years of eligibility remaining, Woods provides need depth and proven experience for the Utes, plus some tantalizing potential.