Charles Woodson: Career Overview

Date of Birth: October 7, 1976
Position: Free Safety (FS)
College: University of Michigan

NFL Career

• Drafted: 4th overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders
• Teams:
  • Oakland Raiders (1998–2005)
  • Green Bay Packers (2006–2015)
• Retirement: Announced retirement in February 2016

Accomplishments and Highlights

• Super Bowl Champion: XLV (with the Green Bay Packers)
• NFL Defensive Player of the Year: 2009
• Pro Bowl Selections: 8 times (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011)
• First-Team All-Pro: 4 times (1999, 2001, 2002, 2009)
• Second-Team All-Pro: 2 times (2003, 2010)
• NFL interceptions leader: 2009
• College Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2018
• Unanimous All-American: 1997 (at Michigan)
• Heisman Trophy: 1997 (the first defensive player to win the award since 1997)

Legacy

Charles Woodson is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history. He had a remarkable ability to impact games with his ball-hawking skills, physical play, and leadership. His career totals include over 1,100 tackles, 65 interceptions, and 13 defensive touchdowns. Woodson's contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in
2021.

Post-NFL Career

Since retiring, Woodson has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and has made appearances as a sports analyst. He also established the Charles Woodson Foundation, focusing on helping children in need.