Charles Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman playing significant minutes on both sides of the ball since college football moved to a two-platoon system in the early 1960s. 25 Ryan Grant| 53 Diyral Briggs| [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. [2], In 2002, Woodson suffered his first major injury since his freshman year at Michigan, suffering from a shoulder injury which caused him to be inactive for eight games. Chad Morton| 1973: Cappelletti| 1951: Kazmaier| 2007:McFadden| Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. My coach, Lloyd Carr, told me a long time ago: There's no one bigger than the team. Anybody. Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the Packers. [56] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. Mark Lovat| He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches, and second-team All-Big Ten by the media. 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. Woodson's stats are modest: Six interceptions, four pass breakups, 40 tackles (four for losses) and one sack. Woodson later battled several nagging injuries in consecutive seasons in Oakland, leading to his departure after the 2005 NFL season via free agency.[2]. 64 Adrian Battles| 2007:Cason| [43][44] He finished the season with 30 total tackles, one interception, four passes defensed, and one forced fumble. 1936: Kelley| 87 Jordy Nelson| He has gone on to a star-studded NFL career that also included a stint with Green Bay. Woodson was named co-captain along with teammate A. J. Hawk for the Packers defensive unit through the post-season. Rod Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Rod Woodson Roderick Kevin Woodson (Woody) Position: DB 6-0 , 200lb (183cm, 90kg) Born: March 10 in Fort Wayne, IN (Age: 58-037d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 11x Pro Bowl 6x All-Pro 1x SB Champ HOF All-1990s Team 1993 AP Def. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and my village certainly done right by me and my family. Without you, I am not here. Woodson wowed Wolverine fans and Heisman experts with a touchdown punt return, an interception in the end zone, and a crucial 37-yard catch that set up Michigan's lone offensive touchdown of the game. [3] In his second season in Green Bay, the injury problems returned and Woodson was forced to sit out two games. Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carr's Michigan Wolverines football team from 1995 to 1997. Considering that Woodson earned his Heisman credentials from a defensive vantage point, his 1997 statistics are difficult to compare to other winners of college football's top award. [1] To date, he is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman, and he is the most recent player to win the Heisman who was not either a running back or quarterback. 3.0 . I watched her every day as a child get up, work her fingers to the bone to make sure that she provided for her family, for myself, my brother and my sister. [98] He was ranked 85th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. 1968: Simpson| Woodson returned to the Raiders in 2013, where he finished his career on a high note. Football. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. For his effort during the 2009 season Woodson was selected as the AP Defensive Player of the Year. Interpreted as: Charles Woodson offensive stats in his career. Sister, I just want you to know we're thinking about you. 1999: Dayne| Brea-Olinda High School 2022 Rankings. 23 Dimitri Nance| 2004:Rogers| He was used as his team's starting punt returner for the first time in his NFL career, returning 41 punts for 363 yards. You own undeniable respect. He described it simply as "just playing football". The cornerback has since lauded the Packers organization, Mike McCarthy, and the people of the State of Wisconsin for having faith in him, and has declared that "it was truly a blessing coming to Green Bay." During his seven-year stint with the Raiders, he was a force to be reckoned with. During his Packers tenure, Woodson was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLV, while extending his Pro Bowl selections to eight and his first-team All-Pro honors to four. [85], On February 15, 2013, the Packers released Woodson. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I call bullshit. In the Super Bowl, Woodson showed signs of his injury, but still recorded an interception in a losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On April 26, 2006, Woodson signed a seven-year, $52 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. Any Green Bay Packer, past, future, present, old fans, stand up. 2008: Bradford| Charles Woodson had -3 yards of total offense in his career. After he retired in 2015, he signed with ESPN in 2016. Woodson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders fourth overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. October 7,1976 2005: vacated *| 1994:Sapp| 1999:Moore| Anybody who's a fan of the way I played the game of football, you stand up to. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [92] On December 7, 2014, he picked off Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers for his 3rd interception of the year, which sealed a Raiders victory. He holds the Packers' franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (8 total, 7 interception returns and 1 fumble return). I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. His contract was set to expire after the season. Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive player in college. 1967: Beban| [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. [93] Woodson suffered a broken collarbone during the Packers' victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, October 21, and was out for the next nine games. Charles Woodson was an Ohio kid who went to Michigan, a star prep tailback who wanted to play defensive back in college. 1974: Griffin| 1984: Flutie| But when I go back and think about 2002, going through the playoffs with a broken leg, and I think about the coach telling me, You've got to practice if you're going to play, and I had to go out there and run around on that leg every day and practice just to prove that I could do it. You keep me humble. Join our linker program. [2], On December 12, 2014, the Big Ten Network included Woodson on "The Mount Rushmore of Michigan Football", as chosen by online fan voting. He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. [119], On February 12, 2016, it was announced that Woodson would be joining ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, replacing Keyshawn Johnson for the upcoming season. 1997:Woodson| The Packers won the Super Bowl. Man, I love you, man, like no other. [16] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. The number and terms veteran cornerback Charles Woodson used during his memorable postgame locker-room speech following the NFC Championship in Chicago. A complete roundup of the top 25 undrafted free agents signings from the 2023 draft. 95 Howard Green| "[109], 1935: Berwanger| One of the NFL's most decorated players, Woodson is tied with Rod Woodson (no relation) and Darren Sharper for the most defensive touchdowns, second in interceptions returned for touchdowns, and tied with Ken Riley for the fifth-most interceptions. [27] After recovering from his shoulder injury, Woodson missed the last three games of the regular season, suffering from a cracked fibula bone in his right leg. Joe Philbin| [21] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. 1995:Fitzgerald| 2010:Peterson. [57] He is the only defensive player to ever receive this award three times in the same season, and joins Barry Sanders and Mike Vanderjagt as the only NFL players to receive a Player of the Month award three times in a single season. Although one of these was a touchdown, Green Bay won the game 34-12. 2002:Henderson| [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. New York, NY, 10006. [86], On May 21, 2013, Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. 85 Greg Jennings| Charles Woodson weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. Charles also played college football at Michigan, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national . Against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, the 35-year-old Woodson recorded five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in a losing effort. 12 Aaron Rodgers (MVP)| [46] At the time, that was the most interceptions Woodson had recorded in a single season (until he had 9 in 2009). [23] He finished the season with 61 total tackles and a fumble recovery to go along with the pick-six. White| 2005:Dumervil| 30 John Kuhn| 1987:Brown| Keep standing. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 63 Scott Wells| On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. [90][91], Woodson started the 2012 season in a different role for the Packers, hoping to fill the void left by free safety Nick Collins, who had been out of football for almost a year with a neck injury. 90 B. J. Raji| [14], Throughout college, Woodson was known for big plays in big moments of a game. 2008:Maualuga| Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 2008:Jenkins| 1984:Flutie| Discuss relative and chronometric dating methods, the type of material they analyze, and their applications. He would later win Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers. You know, throughout my career, I can remember getting calls from my sister periodically, whether I was riding down the 880 freeway in Oakland, or Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay, and she would just hit me with these three words: Hey, little brother, I love you.. He also has more touchdowns (8 vs 2) and sacks (6 vs 5.5) with the Packers than he did during his time in Oakland. Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. . Woodson hails from Fremont, Ohio, and starred at Ross High, where he was named Ohios Player of the Year as a 1995 senior after rushing for a school-record 2,028 yards on 218 carries. In a post-game locker room interview, Woodson stated, "The President don't want to come watch us win the Super Bowl? 11 Chastin West| Keep standing. [79] Against Chicago Bears in week 2, he recorded his 55th interception of his career, and first as a strong safety. Charles Woodson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl Champion and was an All-Pro four times during his NFL career that lasted from 1998-2015. Dave Redding| That didn't mean a title. He told the team if the President did not want to see the Packers play in the Super Bowl then they would go to the White House. Without you, I am not here. 49 Robert Francois| Tom Clements| [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 7.2: Earth: It is Older than Dirt. 96 Mike Neal| However his multi-faceted role on the team was evident in the numbers he posted. [32] He was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. On November 15, 2009, Woodson recorded nine tackles (two for loss), a sack, two forced fumbles and an interception in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. [5], In 2005, he started the first six games but broke his leg in the sixth week, which sidelined him for the rest of the year. Moreover, Woodson's incredible achievements did not go unnoticed by those in charge of the NFL's most prestigious honor: the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [22] On November 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had a 15-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 3734 loss. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. The showdown between Big Blue and Ohio State was a crucial moment for the team's defensive back, who secured his Heisman award with an outstanding performance. Despite the injury Woodson played the remainder of the game and was able to force a fumble. I would not be here without you. 2003:Strait| 2008:Orakpo| 36 Nick Collins| 2002: Palmer| I love you guys. "[8][9] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). [88] By season's end, he had played in 1,067 of 1,074 possible defensive snaps for the team[89] amassing 97 tackles (75 solo), 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 pass defenses, 1 interception, and the aforementioned touchdown. Digital Team Reporter. 1996:Wuerffel| All rights reserved. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. 2000:Morgan| Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus the Redskins, which was the first time he had received that award. 2004:Leinart| Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus the Redskins, which was the first time he had received that award. 60 Curtis Young| (Story), The Fast Life And Career Of Ken Stabler (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Billy Cannon (Complete Story), The Legend Of John Madden (Complete Story), What Happened To Robert Gallery? You know, I grew up hour and a half west from here, in Fremont, Ohio. [13] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. [99], On February 15, 2013, the Packers released Woodson. You haven't been through anything. A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System, PFR HOF Monitor: 125.45 (6th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). You haven't fought for anything as hard and as long as I have, as these men up here. My passion, how hard I work, that comes from my mother. 1962: Baker| 2006:Posluszny| He provided a huge performance, limiting Pro-Bowler DeSean Jackson to just two catches (for 47 yards), and recorded five tackles in the Packers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round on January 9, 2011. [96], Woodson sat out several weeks with the broken collarbone, but made it back for the first playoff game, the Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings. and had a pep talk in the locker room. 1957: Crow| Revisiting the epic 1997 Heisman finalist class (1:13) The 1997 Heisman finalists -- Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf, Charles Woodson and Randy Moss -- made up one of the most dynamic groups ever. He is currently tied for fifth on the all time interceptions list with 65,[5] and is tied with Rod Woodson and Darren Sharper for most career defensive touchdowns with 13. Against the 49ers in week 1, the 35-year-old Woodson recorded 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in a losing effort. April, my front, my back, my side to side. 65 Mark Tauscher| [2], In the 2005 NFL season, he started the first six games but broke his leg in the sixth week, which sidelined him for the rest of the year. More importantly, Michigan finished the regular season undefeated and with a shot at its first national title since 1949. 1999:Carter| He would have received a $3 million bonus if he was selected to the Pro Bowl in two of the first three years of the contract. Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers' plan appeared to be to line Woodson up at the safety position, while also situationally deploying him as the nickel-back. 7.1: Fossil Study - A Evolving Process. Charles Woodson had -3 yards of total offense in his career. Hall of Fame: Inducted as 1998: Williams| 1989:Thompson| And we've been having each other's back ever since. Heisman voters are spread out across six regions, with roughly 145 per region. 2003:Strait| Charles Woodson pays emotional tribute to his mother during HOF speech, The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. 1999:Arrington| The Packers won the Super Bowl, but could not visit the White House until August because of the terms in the NFL Lockout. [24][30] Woodson returned punts for the first time in the NFL, returning four punts for 47 yards. 81 Andrew Quarless| Woodson reached an agreement with Oakland and was labeled as a franchise player. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. Thank you, Mama. [57] On November 15, 2009, Woodson recorded nine tackles (two for loss), a sack, two forced fumbles and an interception in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Here's everything you need to know about Woodson's college career. 1997:Woodson| 1991:Buckley| Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, of which two were solo..[69], Barack Obama said if the Bears won the NFC Championship, that he would see them play in Super Bowl XLV, but he would not see Green Bay. Darren Perry| Mike Woodson's college basketball stats, vitals. 1956: Hornung| After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. I love you back. 1998:Williams| As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. 1990: Detmer| Don't mess with Charles Woodson. Our writers vote on the 10 best running backs in college football today. [48], On October 14, 2007, Woodson picked up a Santana Moss fumble and returned it 57 yards for a go-ahead touchdown in a 17-14 victory over the Washington Redskins. John Rushing| 1960: Bellino| 69 Chris Campbell| [40], In the 2004 season, Woodson played the first 13 games of the season before suffering a leg injury which put him inactive in the last three weeks. He led the NFL twice (nine in 2009 and seven in 2011) and recorded at least one interception every season he played, finishing one-year shy of tying Darrell Green's record of 19 seasons in a row. Charles Woodson Cornerback, 1996. Without you, I'm not here. [48] At the time, that was the most interceptions Woodson had recorded in a single season. My teams. [34] Woodson started every Raider game in the 2003 NFL Playoffs, finishing with a start in Super Bowl XXXVII. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. After Woodson's first season in the NFL he was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Describe the methods used to reconstruct past environments. [67][68] With 1:54 before halftime of the Super Bowl, Woodson broke his collar bone while diving to successfully defend a pass intended for Mike Wallace. 1990:Ismail| As a result, Woodson won the Heisman over Tennessees Peyton Manning, making him the first two-way player in a generation to win the award. [36] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. Woodson, a "two-way player" who played both offense and defense, won the Heisman Trophy in the same year. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. Woodson won the Jim Thorpe Award, an award which he was nominated for the previous year. But despite all that, Woodson may be. Charles Woodson had 966 receiving yards over his career. On December 21, 2015, Woodson announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Born: He was a true force to be reckoned with. Guess what? [53], Woodson at an Atlanta Hawks game in May 2008, On September 15, 2008, Woodson recorded two interceptions in a 48-25 victory over the Detroit Lions. and had a pep talk in the locker room. [9], Throughout college, Woodson was known for big plays in big moments of a game. They say that you hear people say a woman can't raise a man. During his seven-year stretch with the Packers, Woodson was a five-time Pro Bowler and earned First-team All-Pro honors twice. The stats: Woodson was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the fourth pick in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft. 17 Antonio Robinson| [11] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. 2009:McCoy| Football. 3350 E Birch St Ste 100, Brea, CA, 92821 . The pass was intended for Earl Bennett. However, the Broncos won 16-10. [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. [1] He was the first and is still the only primarily defensive player to win the prestigious award. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. 1985: Jackson| Well go see him" (implying that Green Bay would win the Super Bowl and visit the White House as the winning team does each year). 1993:Ward| 58 Frank Zombo| To my family, my wife, my kids. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He would have received a $3 million bonus if he was selected to the Pro Bowl in two of the first three years of the contract. 1952: Vessels| Coveted by schools from all around the country, Woodson signed with his dream school, Michigan, in the spring of 1996. [2], In the 2000 NFL season, Woodson started all sixteen games of the season but suffered a turf toe injury, which prevented him from practicing. He works in Brea, CA and specializes in Psychiatry. List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards. 83 Tom Crabtree| [79], Barack Obama said if the Bears won the NFC Championship, that he would see them play in Super Bowl XLV, but he would not see Green Bay. Additional question in the history and their Relevance. We made it to the Super Bowl. [37] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. FEATURED PROVIDERS NEAR YOU. Charles Woodson had an athletic career for the ages. 1989:Carrier| These game-changing plays not only secured a 20-14 victory for Michigan but also propelled them to the highly coveted Rose Bowl. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. On a Sunday. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. this fall as he tries to become Michigan's first Heisman winner since Charles Woodson in 1997. . [73] Woodson joined the 50-interception club when he picked off Kyle Orton in the first quarter in Week 4. So I want to say thank you to all my coaches that ever pushed me to be better, all my teammates who I battled against and went into battle with, all my trainers who pieced me back together to get me back in the game, the medical staff, I thank you. Advantage Woodson! 1:00; See All. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 2:31PM. [65][66] Overall, he finished the season with 74 total tackles, nine interceptions, three pick-sixes, 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and two sacks. Throughout his sophomore season, he ran about 10 plays each game on offense while holding on to his defense duties as cornerback. 89 James Jones| Michigan made Heisman Trophy history in 1997 when their star defensive back Charles Woodson became the third Wolverine to snag the coveted award. 2009: Ingram| Earl Campbell defined an era . [52] On November 4, Woodson had a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown with 59 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to seal a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. 1996:Wright| 1970:Plunkett| The Boston Bruins set the NHL's single-season record for wins. Stand up. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. 1969: Owens| [24][29] He was named to the All-Pro team by Sports Illustrated, and second-team honors from the Associated Press. Defensively, he recorded 47 tackles, one sack, and eight interceptions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1966: Spurrier| However, the Broncos won 1610. Although being labeled as a franchise player, Woodson's contract was only for one year. 1940: Harmon| He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He was the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2009 NFL season. 3.0 Office cleanliness. Love everyone, give everything, never doubt, build your legend. "[47], Free of any major injuries during the 2006 season, Woodson (tied with Walt Harris formerly of the San Francisco 49ers) led the National Football Conference with eight interceptions.
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