University of Idaho offensive guard Mason Woods was the 10th pick of the Canadian Football League draft after being selected Sunday by Toronto as the first selection in the second round. He was the first player drafted by Toronto.
 
Woods, from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, was a full-time starter for the Vandals the past two seasons and in all nine games he played as a sophomore. He also saw action his redshirt freshman season.
 
He was at his fraternity in Moscow when the call came.
 
"It was watch and wait," he said, "then I finally got the call. It was pretty crazy. I'm real excited right now."
 
On Saturday, Woods will pick up his masters degree in Public Administration then pack his bags and head for Toronto where he wants to prove himself immediately.
 
"I wanted to find a team that could utilize me right away," he said.
 
Idaho coach Paul Petrino had praise for Woods' work ethic and ability to improve each year.
 
"Mason worked very hard and improved every year," Petrino said. "He worked on his flexibility and his ability to bend. That made him a very good football player. I hope he can play many years at the next level."
 
Woods leaves Moscow with this: "It's great being a part of the Vandal Family."