He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. No one bigger than the team. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. January 15, 2023. Over time, Whitt proved himself. His play earned him the NFLs Rookie of the Year award. [58][59] Overall, he finished the season with 62 total tackles, seven interceptions, two pick-sixes, 17 passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He already has an open spot along the far wall of his bar, next to his brothers Packers jersey. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. [132], During the Green Bay Packers' 2010 Super Bowl-winning season, Woodson publicly called out US President Barack Obama on his support for longtime Packers' rivals, the Chicago Bears. He was introduced by his mom, Georgia. For me and your mother, the sun, the moon and the stars revolve around you two boys. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. So I thank you. Therefore, Charles earns a decent salary as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Found inside - Page 1167The mother of Thomas , Jonathan and Mary Pleasants was Mary Woodson sister of Tarleton Woodson , who died intestate leaving Charles Woodson formerly of Henrico Co. now of Powhatan Co. , his eldest brother and heir . It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. 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. [5] He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team for the third year and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. Asked to contribute on offense, Charles impact on games increased ten-fold. Chosen fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Charles became named Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. 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. [33] He made All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly and the All-AFC squad of Football News. I would never in a million years, thought that I would be going back to Oakland.. [121][122], Woodson is an oenophile who developed his interest in wine while playing football for the first time in Oakland, near the Napa Valley. In his class at Fox Valley Tech, where he learned about the printing industry, Pattons phone started ringing. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. He left the Raiders following eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. Charles also played college football at Michigan, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. Charles Woodson pays emotional tribute to his mother during HOF speech. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. That 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.. His game-worn jerseyscollege and pro hang on the walls. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. The pass was intended for Earl Bennett. Over his Packers work, he 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 as well as his first-team All-Pro honors to four. 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. [72], During the 2010 season, Woodson recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Packers. But obviously hes played at a high level. Small team. 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. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. It wasnt to be close to his brother, he says, but proximity didnt hurt. 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. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. Woodson had two interceptions in the game. [107] Woodson finished the 2014 season with 111 total tackles, four interceptions, eight passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and one sack. Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. Woodson recorded another end-zone interception in the game, helping Michigan defeat the Cougars and win a share of the 1997 national championship. The Packers were in the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010, having defeated the Chicago Bears in order to get there. Finally, Whitt had a man-to-man conversation after a loss to the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. and had a pep talk in the locker room. Hall of Fame inductee and former Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson and his mother Georgia Woodson reflect on HOF Weekend to remember. Jonathan Patton, Woodson's younger brother, was chasing outside expectations years ago when Woodson gave him some advice: "Make your passion your paycheck." Patton, who runs a sports lounge. But, Patton says, he watched Woodson become fond of the city. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. A hole in the wall next to Cherry and Washington Streets is Green Bays last connection to Charles Woodson. Quote Tweet. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. Tarleton Woodson, II. As he was about 18 months old, the braces were replaced by corrective shoes, which Charles wore until he was four. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. Anybody who's a fan of the way I played the game of football, you stand up to. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. To me, it was just very shocking because of the relationship that the Packers and Charles had. Thank you, Mama. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. Charles celebrates his birthday on October 7th, every year. [5], On December 12, 2014, the Big Ten Network included Woodson on "The Mount Rushmore of Michigan Football", as chosen by online fan voting. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. At the age of 37, Woodson was back where his NFL career started. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. Woodson was a 3x Super Bowl Champion, a 4x First-Team All-Pro, and a 5x Pro Bowler. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. A Raiders football in the top right. 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. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. They talk every week, Whitt says. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. But that old man found the fountain of youth, and never missed a start for the rest of his career. I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. His first pick of the season snapped the Raiders 11-game road losing streak. [5] Woodson led the Michigan Wolverines to an undefeated season and a share of the national championship in the same year. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. . I want to thank my hometown of Fremont, Ohio. He returned to the Raiders for his last three seasons, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his final year. Khalil Mack said that having Charles Woodson in the huddle was surreal, and that Woodson was walking greatness. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Ask the owner whats his favorite piece, and the answer is easy. Charles Woodson is one of few players appearing in a Pro Bowl in three decades. Ahighly successful collegiate career doesntguarantee greatness ask Ryan Leaf but as the 4th overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, that would be the expectation. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and named to All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches and the media. The kid from Ohio Mr. Football in High School who went on to attend Michigan. He registered 28 interceptions in his first four seasons as a Packer 11 more than than he did during his eight seasons in Oakland. It shows Woodson winning the Heisman Trophy, playing for Michigan, hoisting a football with the Green Bay Packers, smiling with the Oakland Raiders. He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. An example of the NFLs most decorated players, Charles is tied with Rod Woodson (no relation) and Darren Sharper for the most defensive touchdowns, second in interceptions returned for touchdowns, plus tied with Ken Riley for the fifth-most interceptions. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. [85] Against the Denver Broncos, Woodson joined the 50-interception club when he picked off Kyle Orton in the first quarter in Week 4. To my brother, Terry, my brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child: You built me for this game through tough love. Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson are not related in any way. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. He described the feeling of being welcomed back by Raider Nation as something he wishes everybody in the world could feel how he felt at the moment. Without you, I am not here. He was 36 years old. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. [77][78] 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. Woodson reluctantly signed with the Green Bay Packers, going as far to admit that he did not want to be there, and that he was looking for a way out. And we've been having each other's back ever since. It's where I picked up my first pair of cleats to play this great game that we play. 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. [99], On February 15, 2013, the Packers released Woodson. Woodson had four interceptions over a three-week span. About Charles Woodson. QB Rank, Week 14: What's wrong with Matt Ryan and the Falcons? But it can be argued his seven years in Green Bay are what made him a Hall of Famer. He became inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. A man who views the game so personally? Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. Don't sit down. [38] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. However, the Broncos won 1610. 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. The young team jokingly referred to Woodson as Uncle, Big Brother or simply as Old Man at every opportunity. Woodsons feet were growing inward as a a child, and he had to wear special shoes to make sure this would not be an issue for him as an adult. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. Sep 6, 2016. 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