[13] 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. [18] He was also third in the league in interceptions (with five), returned one interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, and produced one forced fumble. [87] 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. There, he says, he wants to hang a Raiders jersey that reads "Woodson"across the back. Whitt says one of his roughest days in coaching was when he watched the Packers cut Woodson. Green Bay, in some way, always will feel a little bit like home. If the President doesnt want to come watch us in the Super Bowl, guess what? Thank you. [50], 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. So I thank you. Patton made an impression. 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. 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. He collaborated with retired Robert Mondavi winemaker Rick Ruiz to develop a signature wine label, Twentyfour by Charles Woodson. Shields returned the next week against Detroit. . He was 36 years old. [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. And we've been having each other's back ever since. "I think from the time I left,"Woodson says, "I felt that I showed not only Green Bay, but people in the NFL period. Whitt says Woodsons film from 2009 is as good as hes ever seen. [41] He finished the season with 73 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Charles Woodson is one of two Raiders to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. [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. Ryan Wood writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. However, the Broncos won 1610. "Im always going to be connected,"Woodson says, "regardless of if my brother is there or not. In his mind, general manager Ted Thompson was telling him there was a better alternative on the roster. [68] He earned his sixth Pro Bowl and second First Team All-Pro nomination. Roster cuts are part of the business. Woodson says he "paid close attention"to the problems in the Packers secondary. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. We were Mr. Ohio together. 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. [67], Woodson had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his previous eight with the Raiders (17). Together, me and you. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Woodson won the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". Anybody who's a fan of the way I played the game of football, you stand up to. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. Small team. Fuller was playing for the int the whole time. [118] He was named to the Pro Bowl in his final season. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. And the best way for him to explain his decision was by referring to the meaning of one of his many tattoos. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. 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. He returned the second interception 41 yards for a touchdown. As of now, Charles works as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and named to All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches and the media. The young team jokingly referred to Woodson as Uncle, Big Brother or simply as Old Man at every opportunity. Guess what? In one of the most decorated careers a defensive back has ever had, his second stint with the Raiders may be the most impressive. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. [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. I leave you with this: Be unique, innovative, learn discipline. Hed walk up and down the sideline, chanting RRRRAAAIIIIDDDEEERRRS! like he had season tickets in the Black Hole. [133] During the 2012 United States Presidential election campaign, Woodson publicly endorsed Obama at a political rally in Green Bay, stating "I believe in what he's trying to do. Woodson played 70 snaps against the Browns. I love you guys. Growing up in Fremont, Ohio, he overcame the deformity. Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. He won the Super Bowl. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. I remember we would wrestle as kids, man, and fight. Life is good in Green Bay when youre related to Charles Woodson. His opinion of Woodson never changed. Eventually, Whitt says, they realized nobody could replace him. [88][89] He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third First Team All-Pro nomination. He's Charles Woodson's younger brother. [86] This, his eleventh career interception return for a touchdown, places him second all-time behind Rod Woodson. Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. Woodson finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and . So Charles being Charles, of course, had something to say about that. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Small market. Woodson won Michigan's third Heisman, joining Desmond Howard and Tom Harmon. Woodson, his brother knows, wants nothing more than to beat the Packers on Sunday. We were National Champions together. In the offseason, he shows younger cornerbacks film from Woodsons prime. He'll meet with family after the game. My coach, Lloyd Carr, told me a long time ago: There's no one bigger than the team. [5][6], Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carr's Wolverines teams from 1995 to 1997. Around the league, he remembers, teams werent exactly knocking down his door with a contract to sign. 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 . "The surprising part is that most people dont think that defensive players, kind of after the middle 30s, can still play. 9:43; The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. The player who many thought was to be past his prime, who won the Defensive Player of the Year award at the age of 34. Among the 30 defendants is Jonathan Patton, 37, brother of former Green Bay Packers player Charles Woodson. [102] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against the Chargers. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. January 15, 2023. [129], On November 26, 2009, Woodson contributed $2 million to the University of Michigan C.S. But once you go through life, you go through your own journey, and life throws its obstacles at you. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. By the time he reached Ross High School in Fremont, Woodson was a noticeably gifted athlete. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. [60], Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. But, Del Rio admits, Woodsons renaissance season wasnt what he expected when the Raiders hired him 11 months ago. They talk every week, Whitt says. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and my village certainly done right by me and my family. After a decorated career at Fremont Ross High School, he was named Ohios Mr. Football in 1994. Poochie was a girls dog toy/stuffed animal, and Woodson actually had one with him during the segment. [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. Quote Tweet. His game-worn jerseyscollege and pro hang on the walls. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. 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. To my boys, Charles and Chase, you guys don't quite understand it right now. 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 . To my brother, Terry, my brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child: You built me for this game through tough love. [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. But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. I love you back. Other career totals included more than 1,200 tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 33 forced fumbles and 183 passes defensed. Small town. Therefore, Charles earns a decent salary as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Woodson, of course, continued his career, but the age of 29, the presumption was that his best days were behind him. 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. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. The old vet wouldnt hear it. But funny nicknames aside, Woodson credits his Mother, Georgia, for molding him into the man he is today. [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. Asked to contribute on offense, Charles impact on games increased ten-fold. Theres always going to be love between me and Green Bay.". It might be important.' His work ethic was spotty at best, and it caused some issues with Jon Gruden. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. QB Rank, Week 14: What's wrong with Matt Ryan and the Falcons? [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Woodson had 64 tackles that season. We did this together. [19][20] Woodson was named to his first Pro Bowl. I love my mama, man. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onLas Vegas Raiders and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. We were a Heisman Trophy winner together. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. He recorded seven tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and recovery (same play), four passes defended and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. You own undeniable respect. With the Oakland Raiders. After this switch, Woodson became one of the few players in NFL history to play at all three spots in the secondary. *Intro music starts playing for Raiders @ Pats AFC title game*, "THAT'S CHARLES WOODSON'S MUSIC!!! [21], In 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. [5], 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. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. Woodson had three tackles and a defended pass against the San Francisco 49ers, among his quietest games in a season for the ages. "He wanted to be here. He ducked into the hall outside. Your love is like tears from the stars. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. Khalil Mack said that having Charles Woodson in the huddle was surreal, and that Woodson was walking greatness. . Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. Through the shoulder pain, he held Lions receiver Calvin Johnson to two catches for 32 yards. Back to his business. It shows Woodson winning the Heisman Trophy, playing for Michigan, hoisting a football with the Green Bay Packers, smiling with the Oakland Raiders. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. Green Bay was nothing more than a frozen, icy hell in Woodsons world. It's where I picked up my first pair of cleats to play this great game that we play. Although one of these was a touchdown, Green Bay won the game 34-12. Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the Packers. As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. A Raiders football in the top right. Del Rio remembers when the Raiders played the Cleveland Browns in September. Without you, I'm not here. But obviously hes played at a high level. Charles stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m). On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. Vick been turned to a cornball brother. [75] It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. Man, I love you, man, like no other. As a Raiders fan, watching that game, I was sick to my stomach. It always seemed to hit me at the right time, you know, to get me through the day or get me through the week. [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts after playing his final home game during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co . The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. We made it to the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/a5oC5TgScR, Just Blog Baby (@JustBlogBaby) November 28, 2016. 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