But one day, he half-jokingly said hell get Bradyto admit the truth. The young team jokingly referred to Woodson as Uncle, Big Brother or simply as Old Man at every opportunity. The Raiders were a natural place for Woodson to prolong his career. After a decorated career at Fremont Ross High School, he was named Ohios Mr. Football in 1994. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. We were National Champions together. He also intercepted Peyton Manning for the first time in his career and he actually ended up doing it twice. Lambeau Field. But obviously hes played at a high level. His youngest son was born here. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and named to All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches and the media. Any Green Bay Packer, past, future, present, old fans, stand up. Is Bradford in it for the long haul with Eagles? Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson are not related in any way. [39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. Despite the injury Woodson played the remainder of the game and was able to force a fumble. It wasnt to be close to his brother, he says, but proximity didnt hurt. Charles stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m). Keep standing. He won the Super Bowl. Getty Tom Brady won't let his old Michigan teammate and Hall of Famer Charles Woodson forget "the Tuck Rule Game." When Tom Brady enrolled at the . Patton still remembers Woodson telling him hed be in Green Bay all by himself. If the President doesnt want to come watch us in the Super Bowl, guess what? Bucks passes. After five years in the NBA Developmental League "I've got the hops in the family,"he says Patton came searching for opportunity in 2009. . Across the country, hes still mentoring. The perks, Patton says, brought enough memories to last a lifetime. [62], On November 26, 2009, Woodson had an impressive Thanksgiving game at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. His contract was set to expire after the season. [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. His opinion of Woodson never changed. This is how you tackle. I love you guys. While Historically Black Colleges . All colleges recruited Charles as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. I could care less about the Packers, but I badly wanted Charles to hoist that Lombardi trophy. At the age of 37, Woodson was back where his NFL career started. [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. I would not be here without you. In addition to playing football, Woodson also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). He was married here. Here is the last family member left in Green Bay. And I need you to indulge me for a minute. But not too long after that, Woodson caused uproars of a different kind, committing to play football not at the school everyone expected, Ohio State, but instead, fortheir biggest rival the Michigan Wolverines. Woodson won the Jim Thorpe Award, an award which he was nominated for the previous year. Singleparent household. ". January 15 . NFL changing playoff officiating procedure, "After the fourth call,"Patton says, "I thought, 'Wait a minute. Charles Woodson is one of few players appearing in a Pro Bowl in three decades. As he was about 18 months old, the braces were replaced by corrective shoes, which Charles wore until he was four. For his effort during the 2009 season Woodson was selected as the AP Defensive Player of the Year. For me and your mother, the sun, the moon and the stars revolve around you two boys. Charles Woodson Engages in (and Wins) Twitter Feud with Mark Schlereth. [10] Woodson received 282 more voting points than runner-up Peyton Manning of Tennessee. They talk every week, Whitt says. [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. In his second stint with the Silver & Black, Woodson became the only player in NFL history to record 65 interceptions and 20 sacks. There was a warning his brother might be cut, he says. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. [57] On December 16, 2008, Woodson was named to his fifth Pro Bowl, his first with the Packers. Although one of these was a touchdown, Green Bay won the game 34-12. Theres a Packers helmet in the top-left corner. [110], On January 26, 2015, the Raiders announced via Twitter that they agreed to a contract for Woodson to return for the 2015 season. It really bothers him. Green Bay was nothing more than a frozen, icy hell in Woodsons world. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. But when I go back and think about 2002, going through the playoffs with a broken leg, and I think about the coach telling me, You've got to practice if you're going to play, and I had to go out there and run around on that leg every day and practice just to prove that I could do it. Woodson made a hell of a play that should have sent the Raiders to the Super Bowl. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. [45], On April 26, 2006, Woodson and the Green Bay Packers reached a 7-year contract agreement that could be worth as much as $52.7 million with bonuses and incentives. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. Hikaru Kudo. This is how you anticipate a route. Patton would visit when he could, when his own basketball career wasnt keeping him on the road. I told you years ago that you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and that still rings true today. [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. Two were expected, and one was not. [41] He finished the season with 73 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Woodson won the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. For the first time in franchise history, safeties had no interceptions through an entire season. 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. A man who still hasnt gotten past his release three years later? Sister, I just want you to know we're thinking about you. [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. 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We were a Heisman Trophy winner together. Something needed to jump-start life after basketball. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. When they visited the White House, Obama made reference to Woodson's pep rally and autographed jersey. He was introduced by his mom, Georgia. He must've signed a kiss NFL's ball sacks for 100 years deal. Woodson sent Obama a jersey saying, "See you at the White House!" "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. He found a familiar setting in Oakland, the team that drafted him No. 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. On October 22, he had a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. 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. Woodson responded by handing Barack Obama a certificate stating that Obama is a minority owner of the Packers. His film study told him it's a high % the out is coming. I thank you for that tough love. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive college player. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. brother. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. We did this together. Anybody. "I guess I aint ever getting over it,"Woodson says. As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. "Go Pack,"the owner says. stepfather. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. 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. Charles Cameron Woodson was born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio. Small market. 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. 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. By Matthew Davis. [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. He left the Raiders following eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. For NFL's contenders, a good backup QB is hard to find. Therefore, Charles earns a decent salary as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. 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. Charles was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. 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 Coliseum. Keep standing. Sep 6, 2016. [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. He goes out there and tries to prove hes the absolute best at what he does.". The Packers kept searching for another Charles Woodson. Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart. Patton thought the good times would last longer than seven years. 4 overall in 1998. 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. But Charles quickly gotsettled in Green Bay. Why did you give me a C in gym class?. This was different. A lot of good times, a lot of great years. The old vet wouldnt hear it. "He wanted to be here. With the Oakland Raiders. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. Small team. My mama raised two of them. Patton made an impression. Charles Woodson will be joined on the ESPN set this season by (from left to right) Chris Berman, Matt Hasselbeck and Randy Moss. However, the Broncos won 1610. He moved to town a few months later. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). [83], When Woodson intercepted Cam Newton against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the 2011 season, it marked the fourth time he intercepted a fellow Heisman Trophy winner. He described it simply as "just playing football". He became named the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. He won the Super Bowl. This is how you press a receiver, hell say. Back to his life. Hes a once-in-a-lifetime player, and you cant replace him.". You lift me up. Around the league, he remembers, teams werent exactly knocking down his door with a contract to sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. He is 45 years old. In his sophomore season at Michigan, Woodson become a game-changer. [43][44] He finished the season with 30 total tackles, one interception, four passes defensed, and one forced fumble. Without you, I am not here. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. Woodson had two interceptions in the game. He was 36 years old. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. Super Bowl champions, together. To me, it was just very shocking because of the relationship that the Packers and Charles had. Football chose me.. He earns his income as a college football analyst at Fox Sports since 2018. [38] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. Well go see him" (implying that Green Bay would win the Super Bowl and visit the White House as the winning team does each year). In his acceptance speech, looking maybe 10 or 15 years younger than he does today, Charles had jokes. During his Packers tenure, Woodson 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 and his first-team All-Pro honors to four. 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. They werent the only ones who felt like I was pretty much done in the NFL. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. He knew Woodson would be the greatest player hell ever coach. "Im as good at what I do as you are at what you do,"Whitt told him. President Obama made a comment that if his favorite team wasnt in it (the Bears), he had no interest in going to watch the game. When it turned out there wasnt, Woodson noticed. Whitt says theres "no question"Woodsons influence lingers through the Packers locker room. Any Michigan Wolverine, stand up. Bell: Stock of Bengals' Hue Jackson could hinge on AJ McCarron's performance. After 8 seasons as a Raider, Al Davis declined to use the franchise tag on Woodson, allowing him to be a free agent. [96], Woodson sat out several weeks with the broken collarbone, but made it back for the first playoff game, the Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings. By. This is where his Hall of Fame career blossomed. Green Bay, in some way, always will feel a little bit like home. Woodson wanted his former position coach to pass along a message to Shields. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. [97] He helped the Packers defeat the Vikings, but his team would fall to the 49ers the following week in the Divisional Round. [5][6], Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carr's Wolverines teams from 1995 to 1997. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. 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. Jenny Vrentas/The MMQB. There was no place he couldnt go. Some celebrities enter the wine industry simply because they can. Woodson had four interceptions over a three-week span. A short time later, Woodsons interception in the end zone would help clinch Michigans first National Championship since 1997 a 21-16 victory over Leafs Washington State Cougars. It was his brother, calling two, three times. It was in Green Bay that Woodson matured and developed into a leader. And at the young age of 39, he picked off 5 passes. Besides playing football, Charles also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). Mott Children's Hospital for pediatric research. Charles and Rod Woodson were teammates with the Raiders in 2002 and 2003. I no longer take what he has to say about African-American athletes serious. Became the best defensive player in the world. "[citation needed], Woodson declared his eligibility for the NFL Draft following his junior season at Michigan and was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 1998 Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Woodson still gets angry sometimes. [7] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. 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. Two trophy cases behind the bar are a collage of Woodsons football career. Don't sit down. Despite his Super Bowl injury, Woodson finished the game with three total tackles, including two solo tackles. He returned to the Raiders for his last three seasons, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his final year. His play earned him the NFLs Rookie of the Year award. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. [72], During the 2010 season, Woodson recorded two interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Packers. You've allowed me and made me the best version of myself, and I love you for that. Panthers take long view on injuries in final stretch. He declared his eligibility for the NFL Draft after his junior season at Michigan and was chosen with the fourth overall pick of the 1998 Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Santaga, Patton says, offered a chance to learn the business side of manufacturing. You know, I grew up hour and a half west from here, in Fremont, Ohio. Patton identifies himself on social media as owner-operator of Cover 2 Sports Bar. 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 . "Im always going to be connected,"Woodson says, "regardless of if my brother is there or not. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. 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. [114] On December 21, Woodson announced that he would retire at the end of the season. Genealogy for Charles Woodson (1781 - 1838) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. 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. Hell meet with family after the game. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. pic.twitter.com/a5oC5TgScR, Just Blog Baby (@JustBlogBaby) November 28, 2016. [131] In October 2012, Woodson donated $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. He covered star receiver Calvin Johnson and limited him to two catches for 10 yards. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. Roster cuts are part of the business. "I dont think you can expect it,"Del Rio says. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. But hey, you never know. ", Follow every game: Latest NFL Scores and Schedules. And it nearly happened, due to an argument with a coach. Any Michigan Wolverine out there, a player, keep standing, keep standing. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. 9:43; The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. He'll meet with family after the game. "Apprehension,"Woodson says, was the feeling when he arrived before the 2006 season. And it was. Charles was born with clubbed feet and wore leg braces for a year starting when he was six months old. At the White House, Woodson earned a much needed shoutout from the President. 'Re the queen of my heart I need you to indulge me for touchdown! 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