Andre ' Woodson Andre ' Chandler Woodson , Jr . ( born April 25 , 1984 ) is a former American football quarterback and current coach . He was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft . Woodson played collegiately at the University of Kentucky . He is currently the wide receiver s coach at Morehead State University . Early years . Born on post in Fort Lewis , Washington where his mother , Robin Woodson , was stationed in the Army with his father ( Andre W . ) Woodson grew up a military brat , moving from post to post with his mother after his parents divorced when he was the age of two . He was raised by his mother as she continued her Army service , eventually arriving in Radcliff , Kentucky , in 1994 . He attended local schools nearby , Radcliff Middle School and North Hardin High School , both in Radcliff , Kentucky ( Hardin County Kentucky , located near Fort Knox , Kentucky ) , where he Lettered in basketball and football , which eventually led to his being noticed for his football potential by the University of Kentucky . He is now married to his college sweetheart , the former Erica McClellon , who gave birth to the couple ' s first child , André III ( nicknamed " ' Tre " ) , on his 29th birthday in 2013 . College career . In 2003 , Woodson was recruited to Kentucky . During his freshman season , Woodson served as a backup to Shane Boyd , and appeared in seven games ( including one start ) . For the 2005 season , Woodson was named as the starting quarterback . The Wildcats ended 2005 with a 3 - 8 record , with Woodson completing nearly 58 percent of his passes , while throwing for 1 , 644 yards . After the 2006 spring practice , it appeared Woodson would lose his position to his backup , Curtis Pulley . Spurred by this , Woodson started spending more time lifting weights , began leading the team in practice , and soon became the choice for starting quarterback . The 2006 season , Woodson ' s junior season , was a breakout season , with Woodson leading the Wildcats to a 7 - 5 regular season , and their first bowl win in 22 years , in the Music City Bowl . Not only did he lead his team but also led the SEC in passing yards with 3 , 515 , and became only the second Kentucky quarterback to throw 30 or more touchdowns in a single season . On September 22 , 2007 , Woodson broke Trent Dilfer ' s all - time NCAA record of 271 consecutive pass attempts without an interception against the Arkansas Razorbacks . The streak ended , however , when Woodson threw his first interception in 325 attempts on September 29 , 2007 against Florida Atlantic University . Against Florida State in the 2007 Music City Bowl , Woodson broke Danny Wuerffel ' s SEC record for passing touchdowns in one season . Woodson threw 40 for the season , passing Wuerffel ' s record by one . He also broke Jared Lorenzen ' s UK record of 78 career touchdown passes . Professional career . New York Giants . On April 27 , 2008 , Woodson was drafted in the sixth round ( 198th pick overall ) to the New York Giants starting his professional career . On August 30 , the Giants waived Woodson during final cuts . He was re - signed to the team ' s practice squad a day later , where he remained until his release on October 23 . Woodson was later re - signed to the practice squad on October 27 , 2008 . Following the 2008 season , Woodson was re - signed to a future contract on January 12 , 2009 . He was waived on September 5 , 2009 . Washington Redskins . On September 6 , 2009 , Woodson was signed by the Washington Redskins to their practice squad . He was released on November 24 , 2009 . Hartford Colonials . Woodson was signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in spring 2010 . On Wednesday , September 1 , 2010 , Woodson was waived by the Colonials .