[110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. 1997: Woodson| [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. With the enshrinement ceremony less than a month away . As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. [21] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. [77+] Charles Woodson Wallpaper - WallpaperSafari 1996:Fitzgerald| Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. [75][76], He finished the season with 74 total tackles, seven interceptions, one pick-six, 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two sacks.[77][78]. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I want to thank my hometown of Fremont, Ohio. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. 1955: Cassady| ", Engraved inside the 2010 Super Bowl Ring is the numeral 1 along with the words Mind, Goal, Purpose and Heart. 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. Woodson was joined in the honor by Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard, and Anthony Carter. Ten receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns; three rushes for 15 yards and one. Mr Dennison is a 40-year-old who does not smoke and has a history of allergic rhinitis that has not been well-controlled, who presents with 2 months of a cough productive of clear sputum worse at night with associated wheezing but no chest pain, shortness of breath, or fever. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. To my sister, Shannon, who cannot be here to join in this occasion: Big moment for our family. 1977: Campbell| Advantage Woodson! [130] Woodson has his own charitable foundation to support the fight against breast cancer called the Charles Woodson Foundation. [1] He was the first and is still the only primarily defensive player to win the prestigious award. 1947: Lujack| I love you guys. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. We made it to the Super Bowl. and had a pep talk in the locker room. inFremont,OH, College: It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. FEATURED PROVIDERS NEAR YOU. Charles Woodson | Pro Football Hall of Fame - pfhof Number of electors: 921 - Announced: December 13, 1997. On special teams, he racked up 301 punt return yards and a touchdown. . [43][44] He finished the season with 30 total tackles, one interception, four passes defensed, and one forced fumble. [13] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. Draft: 1st round, 4th overall of the 1998 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 6:46AM. It's where I picked up my first pair of cleats to play this great game that we play. [103] On February 12, 2016 it was announced that Woodson would be joining ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, replacing Keyshawn Johnson for next season. 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). 1982:Walker| [10] Woodson received 282 more voting points than runner-up Peyton Manning of Tennessee. Apr 19, 1997: Broncos traded 1997 3rd round pick (88th overall, Dedric Ward ), 1997 6th round pick (191st overall, Chuck Clements ), 1997 7th round pick (229th overall, Jason Ferguson) and 1998 6th round pick (183rd overall, Dustin Johnson) to Jets for 1997 3rd round pick (67th overall, Dan Neil) Interpreted as: Charles Woodson offensive stats in his career. 1966: Spurrier| Mott Children's Hospital for pediatric research. 1996:Wuerffel| 1964: Huarte| Super Bowl champions, together. 94 Jarius Wynn| 1969: Owens| In his second season in 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. Featured Results. "[80][81], Engraved inside the 2010 Super Bowl Ring is the numeral 1 along with the words Mind, Goal, Purpose and Heart. The franchise tag set Woodson's contract with a minimum of the average salary for the top five cornerbacks in the NFL. Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart. Although being labeled as a franchise player, Woodson's contract was only for one year. He ended up leading the team in 1995 with five interceptions on his way to being named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and first-team all conference. Woodson started 2012 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. You see, football is what I did. The Packers won the Super Bowl. A Quarter Century Later, Charles Woodson's Heisman Season Still One Of 2003: J. Who's the Better Player Edition: Charles Woodson vs. Champ Bailey 89 James Jones| The NFL is targeting May 11 as the date to release its 2023 schedule, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday. [118] He was named to the Pro Bowl in his final season. I think I lost a bet. 1996: Wuerffel| [104], On November 26, 2009, Woodson contributed $2 million to the University of Michigan C.S. Colleges With The Most Heisman Trophy Winners, College Football Programs Without a Heisman, NFL Teams That Have Drafted Heisman Winners, Colleges That Have Changed Their Nicknames, College Nicknames That Dont End With an S, SEC Teams With Most First Round NFL Draft Choices, Mississippi State SEC Players of the Year, on Charles Woodson 1997 Heisman Trophy Winner, Copyright 2023. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. [33][34][35], After losing the Super Bowl in the year prior, the Raiders finished the 2003 NFL season with a dismal record of 4-12. Join our linker program. Charles Woodson had -3 yards of total offense in his career. He had 21 rushing yards, 238 receiving yards, and scored three offensive touchdowns. Without you, I am not here. 1994:Hudson| 1939: Kinnick| [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. 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Dr. Malinick graduated from the University of Illinois At Chicago College of Medicine in 1982. Woodson was named co-captain along with teammate A. J. Hawk for the Packers defensive unit through the post-season. [101][102] He finished his final season with 74 total tackles, five interceptions, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries. Charles Woodson Career Stats | NFL.com [41] He finished the season with 73 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. During his seven-year stint with the Raiders, he was a force to be reckoned with. [50] On November 4, Woodson had a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown with 59 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter to seal a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. 2003:Strait| 2004: Leinart| and had a pep talk in the locker room. 2009:Suh| Any Michigan Wolverine, stand up. For his efforts, he was named an AP First Team All-American and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. 1948: D. Walker| Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [44] Woodson has stated that at the time of the contract he "did not want to come to Green Bay" due to a perception that the city is less than cosmopolitan, but was forced to do so because the Packers were the only team to offer him a contract. 23 Dimitri Nance| 64 Adrian Battles| Our writers vote on the 10 best running backs in college football today. 88 Jermichael Finley| Throughout his sophomore season, he ran about 10 plays each game on offense while holding on to his defense duties as cornerback. On October 6, in a Week 5 game against the San Diego Chargers, Woodson tied the NFL record (with Darren Sharper and former teammate Rod Woodson) for most defensive touchdowns by scoring on a fumble recovery for his 13th defensive touchdown. This makes comparing his 1997 statistics to other winners challenging. Although the wine bears his name and signature, Woodson was warned by the NFL not to be seen endorsing the wine himself because of the league's alcohol policy. 1989:Carrier| [7] [107] Woodson finished the 2014 season with 111 total tackles, four interceptions, eight passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and one sack. [61][62] 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.[63]. 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. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Woodson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1998, and he quickly made a name for himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in the league. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will be getting two more Raiders very soon. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. 1986: Testaverde| In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. BioVideosStatisticsVote ResultsCharles Woodsons Heisman Year Statistics, 111 Broadway, Suite 103A I just want you to do one thing for me: Love your mother the way that I love mine. [45], 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. 2004:Rogers| List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards. 44 James Starks| For his efforts, he was named the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and an AP First Team All-American. The franchise tag set Woodson's contract with a minimum of the average salary for the top five cornerbacks in the NFL. 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. [79] Against Chicago Bears in week 2, he recorded his 55th interception of his career, and first as a strong safety. You would hold me down, and you'd make that fist, man, and put your knuckle out and just hit me in the same place till my skin would raise, and I had to sit there and endure that pain. 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. 1992:Figures| Woodson's stats are modest: Six interceptions, four pass breakups, 40 tackles (four for losses) and one sack. Tom Clements| Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He holds the Packers' franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (8 total, 7 interception returns and 1 fumble return). 2008:Jenkins| Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [25][26], In the 2000 season, Woodson started all sixteen games of the season but suffered a turf toe injury, which prevented him from practicing. [17] In a game against Ohio State, he returned a punt for a touchdown, made an interception in the end-zone, and had a 37-yard reception that led to Michigan's only offensive touchdown of the game. The things we were able to keep standing. 85 Greg Jennings| 1958: Dawkins| He was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, a significant honor for any player, and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the team's incredible success during his time there. NAME SEASON TM GP OFF TKL AST COMB SCK SCKY INT INT YDS INT TD FF FR FR TD; Charles Woodson: 1998: OAK. 1981: Allen| [106] In October 2012, Woodson donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. 16 Brett Swain| Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Woodson reached an agreement with Oakland and was labeled as a franchise player. 1989: Ware| Charles Woodson played 254 games over his career. 57 Matt Wilhelm| [103] By the end of the season, he had played in 1,067 of 1,074 possible defensive snaps for the team[104] amassing 97 tackles (75 solo), two sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three pass defenses, one interception, and the aforementioned touchdown. [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. Mark Lovat| As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. 1967: Beban| Jerry Fontenot| 1998:Winfield| [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. [32] He was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. [20][30] Woodson returned punts for the first time in the NFL, returning four punts for 47 yards. 40 Josh Gordy| Woodson is one of the few players in NFL history to play in a Pro Bowl in three different decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s). Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the Packers. Winston Moss| The Boston Bruins set the NHL's single-season record for wins. You lift me up. 1970:Plunkett| 1995:Myers| 2007:Cason| [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. "[8][9] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). Levi Edwards. Woodson was joined in the honor by Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard and Anthony Carter. A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System, PFR HOF Monitor: 125.45 (6th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). The number and terms veteran cornerback Charles Woodson used during his memorable postgame locker-room speech following the NFC Championship in Chicago. 98 C. J. Wilson Woodson, a "two-way player" who played both offense and defense, won the Heisman Trophy in the same year. [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. . Anybody. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Charles Woodson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro 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. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. . [5][6], Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carr's Wolverines teams from 1995 to 1997. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. [105] Woodson has his own charitable foundation to support the fight against breast cancer known as "Charles Woodson Foundation". The Heisman Winners. 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. [111] In the 2015 season, Woodson was moved to strong safety. 1997:Woodson| [31] On January 19, 2002, he participated in the Tuck Rule play against the New England Patriots in the postseason. Charles Woodson had an athletic career for the ages.