Virginia Tech LB Caleb Woodson arrested on DWI charge

Field Level Media|published: Tue 26th August, 13:32 2025

NCAA Football: Virginia at Virginia Tech

Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Caleb Woodson (20) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech junior linebacker Caleb Woodson is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 after his arrest on a charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Woodson, 21, was arrested Saturday in that incident.

He also has a Sept. 16 court date for a reckless driving citation in which he reportedly was going 96 mph in a 70-mph zone on July 30.

"We are aware of an incident involving Caleb Woodson," Virginia Tech said in a statement on Tuesday morning. "We take this matter seriously and will handle it according to athletic department policy and university policy. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete."

Hokies head coach Brent Pry told reporters on Tuesday that there has yet to be a determination about the status of Woodson, a captain, for the team's season opener against No. 13 South Carolina on Sunday in Atlanta.

"We removed his captain status with the opportunity to earn it back," Pry said.

Woodson recorded 72 tackles, two sacks and an interception in 13 games (11 starts) last season.

--Field Level Media