History of Cierre Wood in Timeline
Cierre Wood is a former American football running back who played for the University of Notre Dame and the Houston Texans. Despite his athletic career, Wood was convicted of murder. In April 2019, he killed his girlfriend's five-year-old daughter and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison in August 2024.
February 21, 1991: Birth of Cierre Wood
Cierre Marcelle Wood was born on February 21, 1991.
2008: Named USA Today All-American
Cierre Wood was recognized for his high school football talent and named a USA Today All-American in 2008.
2009: Redshirts at Notre Dame
Cierre Wood redshirted his first year at Notre Dame in 2009.
2009: Selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Cierre Wood's football prowess earned him a spot in the prestigious 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
2010: Emerges as Running Back at Notre Dame
After redshirting the previous year, Cierre Wood became the No. 2 running back at Notre Dame and started the final six games due to an injury to the starter.
2012: Suspended for violating team rules
Cierre Wood faced a setback in 2012 when he was suspended for the first two games of the season due to a violation of Notre Dame's team rules.
January 2013: Enters the NFL Draft
Cierre Wood made the decision to forgo his senior year at Notre Dame and entered the 2013 NFL Draft.
October 21, 2013: Released by Houston Texans
Cierre Wood's time with the Houston Texans ended on October 21, 2013, when he was released due to unspecified violations of team rules.
November 5, 2013: Signs with New England Patriots Practice Squad
Cierre Wood joined the New England Patriots on November 5, 2013, as part of their practice squad.
December 26, 2013: Released by New England Patriots
Cierre Wood's time with the New England Patriots came to an end on December 26, 2013, when he was released.
2013: Signs with Houston Texans
After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Cierre Wood signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent.
January 15, 2014: Signs with Baltimore Ravens
Cierre Wood's NFL journey continued when he signed a reserve-future deal with the Baltimore Ravens on January 15, 2014.
August 25, 2014: Released by Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens released Cierre Wood on August 25, 2014.
November 12, 2014: Joins Seattle Seahawks Practice Squad
Cierre Wood was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad on November 12, 2014.
August 19, 2015: Signs with Buffalo Bills
Cierre Wood signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 19, 2015.
September 4, 2015: Released by Buffalo Bills
Cierre Wood was released by the Buffalo Bills on September 4, 2015.
September 6, 2015: Joins Buffalo Bills Practice Squad
Shortly after being released, Cierre Wood re-joined the Buffalo Bills on September 6, 2015, this time as part of their practice squad.
March 9, 2017: Signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Cierre Wood made a move to the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 9, 2017, signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
May 1, 2017: Traded to Montreal Alouettes
Cierre Wood was traded from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to the Montreal Alouettes on May 1, 2017.
May 1, 2018: Released by Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes released Cierre Wood on May 1, 2018.
April 2019: Arrest for Homicide and Child Abuse
On April 10, 2019, Cierre Wood and his girlfriend were arrested in Las Vegas on charges of first-degree homicide and child abuse related to the death of his girlfriend's five-year-old daughter.
2024: Sentencing for Murder
On August 13, 2024, Cierre Wood was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the April 2019 murder of his girlfriend's five-year-old daughter.