Charles Woodson: The preeminent defensive back of his era, Woodson spent nearly two decades in the NFL, bookending his prolific career as one of my most respected defenders to ever play the game . Lambeau Field. By. In addition to playing football, Woodson also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). Thats really impressive to see.". My teams. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. [76] Woodson also played an important role in Dom Capers' defense in playoff victories against the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round and the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship and started against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. His youngest son was born here. 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. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). [12] During his Heisman-winning junior year, he made an acrobatic one-handed sideline interception against the Michigan State Spartans. Sep 6, 2016. [55], On September 15, 2008, Woodson recorded two interceptions in a 48-25 victory over the Detroit Lions. Patton sent him to voicemail, focused on his notes. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. [14] Michigan played the Washington State Cougars in the Rose Bowl. . After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. 4 min read. Woodson finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and . He already has an open spot along the far wall of his bar, next to his brothers Packers jersey. It shows Woodson winning the Heisman Trophy, playing for Michigan, hoisting a football with the Green Bay Packers, smiling with the Oakland Raiders. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. His work ethic was spotty at best, and it caused some issues with Jon Gruden. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. My mama raised two of them. [73][74] He was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a starting cornerback. Charles came back to the Raiders for three seasons, receiving his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his last year. [131] In October 2012, Woodson donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. A lot of you guys thatgrew up with me, watched me play football, basketball, whatever, probably feel like Im a pretty good athlete. Woodson paused. He was born and brought up in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States to his parents. Out the front window, you can see Heritage Trail. Around the league, he remembers, teams werent exactly knocking down his door with a contract to sign. It wasnt always that way. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. Mr. Football in Ohio did the unthinkable. The sentiment didnt exist one decade ago. But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. But once you go through life, you go through your own journey, and life throws its obstacles at you. Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. 4 overall in 1998. The fourth overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson stepped into the Oakland Raiders' starting lineup immediately. I love my mama, man. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Charles would have received a $3 million bonus if he was chosen to the Pro Bowl in two of the first three years of the contract. Facebook Twitter Instagram. But when he finally got back to the big game, Charles broke his collarbone before halftime. Charles Woodson (Full Name: Charles Cameron Woodson) is a popular retired American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with both the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. [31] On January 19, 2002, he participated in the Tuck Rule play against the New England Patriots in the postseason. Ryan Wood writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart. Keep standing. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. Woodson still gets angry sometimes. Charles average salary is $ 89,646 per year. Got a lot accomplished.". The perks, Patton says, brought enough memories to last a lifetime. The brash, talented rookiewho would fall asleep in team meetings, who would become one of the best examples of a leadership the NFL has ever seen. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. He would throw up The O to celebrate, as a nod to the city of Oakland. He also has more touchdowns (8 vs 2) and sacks (6 vs 5.5) with the Packers than during his time in Oakland. Next stop Canton, where it all comes full circle for the kid from Ohio. Hell never forget Feb. 15, 2013. You've allowed me and made me the best version of myself, and I love you for that. I remember we would wrestle as kids, man, and fight. I didnt see him being released after the extension they gave him.". Poochie was a girls dog toy/stuffed animal, and Woodson actually had one with him during the segment. Stand up. The shoulder injury came in the first half of the second game of the season. In his rookie season, Woodson intercepted 5 passes including one he returned for a touchdown forced 2 fumbles, and was third on the team in tackles, with 61. A man who still hasnt gotten past his release three years later? I thank you for that tough love. She's fighting. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. He was supposed to have a "ceremonial start"against the Browns, Del Rio says. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. We were Mr. Ohio together. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Just 11 games into his college career, Woodson was well on his way to becoming the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. Some celebrities enter the wine industry simply because they can. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. I just want you to do one thing for me: Love your mother the way that I love mine. Love everyone, give everything, never doubt, build your legend. 9:43; The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. It might be important.' Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. When Packers cornerback Sam Shields was knocked out of a game in Denver last month and missed the following week at Carolina, Woodson called Whitt. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. Woodson gave an emotional speech during halftime, that Aaron Rodgers briefly touched on. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Woodson later stated that he tried to do Howards famous pose after scoring the touchdown, but failed after his teammates mobbed him in the end zone. I think I lost a bet. Your love is like tears from the stars. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. With two members of the Raiders family, Charles Woodson . He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. He'll meet with family after the game. Matt LaFleur's Brother Expected To Join NFC Team. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. You haven't been through anything. Early life and high school. Ancient for an NFL defensive back. [46] 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. Charles is a 45-year-old who was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. No one bigger than the team. In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. It wasnt to be close to his brother, he says, but proximity didnt hurt. Woodson scored touchdowns as a punt returner, as a running back, as a wide receiver, while also recording 7 interceptions and maintaining his role as a primarily defensive player. About Charles Woodson. Woodson made a startling confession on the documentary, admitting that he actually was considering retirement. 1:00; Ive now learned something that every NFL quarterback already knows too well. [3] In his senior season, he was a USA Today All-America selection and Parade High School All-American and recorded 2,028 yards and 230 points. [101] He played in the preseason and started in week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. And in his Junior season, he took his game to another level. His spectacular play earned him an invitation to New York City as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, alongside the favorite, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, and Ryan Leaf. [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. In four years at Ross, Woodson could be found on nearly every field, court and athletic surface at Ross. So when I say that when I go in, we all go in, I mean that from the bottom of my heart. It was the opportunityhe hoped to find. My coach, Lloyd Carr, told me a long time ago: There's no one bigger than the team. They say that you hear people say a woman can't raise a man. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. The win over the Buckeyes lifted Michigan to the Rose Bowl. 2015 AFC Defensive Player of the Month (October), 1998 Oakland Raiders 8-8-0 (2nd), 1999 Oakland Raiders 8-8-0 (4th), 2000 Oakland Raiders 12-4-0 (1st), 2001 Oakland Raiders 10-6-0 (1st), 2002 Oakland Raiders 11-5-0 (1st), 2003 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (3rd), 2004 Oakland Raiders. 5-11-0 (4th), 2005 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (4th), 2006 Green Bay Packers.. 8-8-0 (2nd), 2007 Green Bay Packers.. 13-3-0 (1st), 2008 Green Bay Packers 6-10-0 (3rd), 2009 Green Bay Packers.. 11-5-0 (2nd), 2010 Green Bay Packers.. 10-6-0 (2nd), 2011 Green Bay Packers.. 15-1-0 (1st), 2012 Green Bay Packers.. 11-5-0 (1st), 2013 Oakland Raiders. 4-12-0 (4th), 2014 Oakland Raiders. 3-13-0 (4th), 2015 Oakland Raiders 7-9-0 (3rd), Drafted: 1st round (4th overall) in 1998 by Oakland. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. Charles earned $10.5 million in the first year of the deal and $18 million over the first three years. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. This company is based in Napa, California, and is a small boutique winery, producing fewer than one thousand cases each year of its two varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Updated Sep 3, 2021 at 2:50pm. Two trophy cases behind the bar are a collage of Woodsons football career. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. He won the Super Bowl. [5], In 2001, his fourth year in the NFL, Woodson started sixteen games. Well go see him.. A lot of good times, a lot of great years. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. I thank you and I love you now and forever. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. Patton made an impression. [48] At the time, that was the most interceptions Woodson had recorded in a single season. Woodson was a 3x Super Bowl Champion, a 4x First-Team All-Pro, and a 5x Pro Bowler. He was perhaps the most universally respected player in the Packers locker room. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. He is an oenophile who developed his interest in wine while playing football for the first time in Oakland, near the Napa Valley. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. His play earned him the NFLs Rookie of the Year award. [17] He started all sixteen games, becoming the first rookie Raider since 1971 to do so. "This is it. In the Super Bowl, Woodson showed signs of his injury, but still recorded an interception in a losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 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. The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. [72], During the 2010 season, Woodson recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Packers. He was married here. Charles Woodson combined the quickness and agility of a "cover corner" with the size, strength and willingness to bring down ball carriers at a level few in the National Football League's history have matched.