TRANSFER STANDOUT

2027 George Washington QB/ATH Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV arrives with plenty of expectations after one of the biggest offseason moves in the state. His ability to create explosive plays with his legs adds a new dimension to the Patriots’ offense and should fit naturally into an attack with the personnel to be one of the most productive in Class AAAA. Woods won’t have to carry the offense by himself with playmakers surrounding him, but his decision-making and ability to keep defenses guessing will be a major factor in how far George Washington can go. If he settles into the quarterback role early, the Patriots have the pieces to field one of the most dangerous offenses in AAAA.

Riverside -> George Washington

The addition of 2027 ATH Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV to the George Washington program may end up being the most important offensive transfer in Class AAAA this offseason. After transferring from Riverside, Woods steps into a quarterback position that needed an answer and immediately gives the Patriots a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands. While his long-term future projects at linebacker at the college level, his athleticism at quarterback makes him an intriguing option to lead George Washington’s offense. His arrival creates the potential for one of the state’s most dangerous rushing attacks alongside sophomore standout Jaden Black, especially in the read-option game, where Woods is at his best. He doesn’t need to throw for 300 yards every week, but if he consistently keeps defenses honest through the air, the Patriots’ offensive ceiling rises. Combined with an impressive group of fellow transfers and returning talent, Woods’ arrival could be the piece that turns George Washington into a legitimate Class AAAA contender.

Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV continues to trend in the right direction heading into his senior season. The 2027 George Washington ATH was already a proven player after starting for three years at Riverside, but his offseason helped elevate his profile even further. Woods has been productive on both sides of the ball throughout his career, showing the athleticism and versatility that coaches love. While he can impact the game in several ways, linebacker still looks like the best fit at the next level. D1 offers from Brown and Morgan State have already come in, and Woods enters his final high school season with plenty of momentum.

2027 Riverside ATH Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV fully showed the potential we saw in him as a freshman, which earned him a rankings increase. The two-way star totaled 1,500 all-purpose yards on offense primarily at quarterback this season and also racked up 133 tackles on defense, with 33 going for a loss. Woods is a well-rounded athlete who can play multiple positions at the next level, which should earn him significant college interest.

2027 Riverside ATH Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV has emerged on the offensive side of the ball this season for the Warriors at quarterback, on top of his usual defensive prowess. Woods is showcasing his high-level potential that we saw from him as a freshman more this season as a junior and has taken the next step as a player. Moving down to linebacker full-time has been a great development for Woods, as he’s also physically grown into the position. Through three games, Woods has totaled 36 tackles, 7 TFLs, 1 INT, and 9 total touchdowns.

Riverside had a hard-fought loss in week one against a good Greenbrier East team, and 2027 ATH Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV kept the Warriors in the game. He showcased his athletic versatility on both sides of the ball, totaling 123 yards and 3 touchdowns on offense to pair with his 17 tackles, 4 TFLs, and two takeaways on defense. Woods was a heat seeker on defense, playing inside and outside linebacker this season, and did an excellent job reading and reacting.

2027 Riverside DB Tavion Woods Tavion Woods 6'1" | 210 lbs | ATH George Washington | 2027 State WV earned some accolades as a freshman for the Warriors which included WVSWA Class AAA Honorable Mention All-State, Special Honorable Mention All-MSAC, and All-Kanawha Valley. Woods totaled 86 tackles, 12 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in 2023 as primarily a box safety who was very good near the line of scrimmage as a freshman. He attacks with good pursuit speed and is a consistent open-field tackler for a young DB prospect. Woods is a physical and hard-hitting safety who likes to come downhill and pop ball carriers. He showed potential as a back-end safety and is a work in progress in pass coverage but his ability in the box is impressive at this early stage.

If Woods continues this trajectory and develops in pass coverage, he’ll be a D1-level safety prospect by the time he’s a senior.