[24] Woodson was selected to his second Pro Bowl and was named All-Pro by the Associated Press. Jokes aside, this episode of A Football Life was a fitting tribute and a great story for one of the games great players. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. A lion isnt supposed to be tamed. Woodson explained the meaning of his tattoo, What does that mean? The Packers didnt give Woodson a chance to renegotiate his contract. Fuller was playing for the int the whole time. Considering the career Woodson put together while at Michigan, its impossible to argue that he made the wrong decision. 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. [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. But once you go through life, you go through your own journey, and life throws its obstacles at you. [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. No one bigger than the team. I didnt choose football. Each week, Woodson shows his new coach more. He collaborated with retired Robert Mondavi winemaker Rick Ruiz to develop a signature wine label, Twentyfour by Charles Woodson. [126], Woodson was previously arrested twice: in 2000 for DUI,[127] and in 2004 for public intoxication after refusing to get out of a woman's car. Mr. Football in Ohio did the unthinkable. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. 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. We did this together. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Early life and high school. Therefore, Charles earns a decent salary as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. Woodson was a 3x Super Bowl Champion, a 4x First-Team All-Pro, and a 5x Pro Bowler. Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. January 15, 2023. "The surprising part is that most people dont think that defensive players, kind of after the middle 30s, can still play. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. To my family, my wife, my kids. Charles celebrates his birthday on October 7th, every year. He covered star receiver Calvin Johnson and limited him to two catches for 10 yards. [100], On May 21, 2013, Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. In 2009, at the age of 34, Woodson won the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year award. Charles Cameron Woodson was born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. As the Raiders stand at 10-3, its bittersweet that Woodson cant be apart of what is happening. [113] Woodson was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. He and the Green Bay Packers reached a 7-year contract agreement on April 26, 2006, that could be worth as much as $52.7 million with bonuses and incentives. As a Raiders fan, watching that game, I was sick to my stomach. He has stated that at the time of the contract he did not want to come to Green Bay because of 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. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. In addition to playing cornerback, he returned punts and occasionally played as a wide receiver. Charles was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year starting when he was six months old. Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Thats why he plays so hard, and he plays so passionate. As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. There, he says, he wants to hang a Raiders jersey that reads "Woodson"across the back. The former Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back also was holding the shoes and brace he wore after he was born with clubfoot. [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. Look no further than my mama to find out where I get it from. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. Patton made an impression. But with 65% of the first place votes, Woodson made history. [51] He recorded an interception in the game, his first of the season. 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. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. "He wanted to be here. [112] Prior to Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, Woodson said that he always wanted to intercept a pass from Peyton Manning, as he never accomplished that feat during his career. [98] He was ranked 85th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. Charles Woodson will be joined on the ESPN set this season by (from left to right) Chris Berman, Matt Hasselbeck and Randy Moss. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Woodson, a Swiss-army knife for the Packers defense, switched to playing safety full time. An emotional Woodson gave a speech to his teammates during halftime. Some see football as a business. He was named to the All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches, and second-team All-Big Ten by the media. [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. [75] It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. Doesnt make up for how it all ended in Green Bay, where Woodson thought hed retire. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. His opinion of Woodson never changed. This is how you tackle. Thank you. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. In game number 12, against aBuckeyes team many thought he would play for Ohio State was driving with a chance to tie the game in the 4th quarter, and Woodson made an incredible interception to clinch the win. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. You make me honest. Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". 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. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. 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 . 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. He holds the Packers' franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (eight total, seven interception returns and one fumble return). [64][57], In January 2010, Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December 2009. Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers' plan appeared to be to line Woodson up at the safety position, while also situationally deploying him as the nickel-back. Facebook Twitter Instagram. 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. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. Updated Sep 3, 2021 at 2:50pm. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. Charles Woodson pays emotional tribute to his mother during HOF speech. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. The former Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers defensive back also was holding the shoes and brace he wore after he was born with clubfoot. Charles also earned Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. Woodson said that Tom and him and never talked about that play. To my sister, Shannon, who cannot be here to join in this occasion: Big moment for our family. pic.twitter.com/a5oC5TgScR, Just Blog Baby (@JustBlogBaby) November 28, 2016. In one of the most decorated careers a defensive back has ever had, his second stint with the Raiders may be the most impressive. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. 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 . "Im always going to be connected,"Woodson says, "regardless of if my brother is there or not. He returned to the Raiders for his last three seasons, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his final year. Thats really impressive to see.". Became the best defensive. Woodson has been fighting to get into the Hall of Fame since 2008, when he became a first-time candidate on the Hall of Fame's preliminary list. [35][36][37], After losing the Super Bowl in the year prior, the Raiders finished the 2003 season with a dismal record of 4-12. This saw Woodson in a Polamalu-like position of the Pittsburgh Steelers, lining up on either side ready to rush or drop back in coverage. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. During his senior season, Charles was a USA Today All-America selection and Parade High School All-American and recorded 2,028 yards and 230 points. Well go see him.. Anybody. Charles Woodson was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was named Defensive Rookie of the Year (1998) and Defensive Player of the Year (2009). [111] In the 2015 season, Woodson was moved to strong safety. There was no place he couldnt go. Charles Woodson a football legend and a beloved fan favorite of Raider Nation, had his story told via NFL Networks A Football Life docu-series. Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. - 1838 ) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million of. 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