His way of thanking everyone for helping him achieve football immortality was to have anyone in attendance connected to Fremont Ross High School in Ohio, the University of Michigan, the Raiders or the Packers stand up. He was perhaps the most universally respected player in the Packers locker room. [129], On November 26, 2009, Woodson contributed $2 million to the University of Michigan C.S. "It bothers him when people dont think hes the best. Charles Woodsons induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame didnt have the unfailing poise he showed as an NFL star. HENDERSON, Nev. -- Charles Woodson was a young player doing young player things when he first entered the NFL, a Heisman Trophy-winning No.
This was the fourth consecutive year Woodson played in every game of the season. [31] On January 19, 2002, he participated in the Tuck Rule play against the New England Patriots in the postseason. "I think surprising would be tad bit disrespectful to Charles,"Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says. As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. In the offseason, he shows younger cornerbacks film from Woodsons prime. The win over the Buckeyes lifted Michigan to the Rose Bowl. Woodson left the Raiders after eight seasons to join the Packers, where he played his next seven seasons. They talk every week, Whitt says. I call bullshit. Rod Woodson, 50, was a first-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Purdue in 1986. Woodson says he doesnt need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. We were a Heisman Trophy winner together. [68] He earned his sixth Pro Bowl and second First Team All-Pro nomination. But those people that I mentioned, that's who I am. Charles, the son of George Woodson, married Anne Wilson. The crimes include maintaining a drug trafficking place; possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other opiates; possession of a firearm by a felon; and three defendants face child neglect charges. Among the mementos, a poster captures his path. [7] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. When Woodson left, Whitt says, the gulf in the Packers secondary was impossible to fill. Former Michigan Wolverine Charles Woodson is already on location as part of Fox's Big Noon Kickoff Coverage - and he's clearly already in rivalry mode. Investigators found out through surveillance that 17-year-old Franklin Ortiz helped his father deliver heroin. 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. WebCharles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former professional football player who played as a cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. WebCharles 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 Leagues history have matched. [69][70] He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. My brother, my rabbit who I was chasing as a child, you built for this game through tough love, Woodson said. The pass was intended for Earl Bennett. 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Sister, I just want you to know were thinking about you, wish you were here, I love you. A man who views the game so personally? As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. He does it because hes a very prideful man, and he loves to play. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. The opportunity to help save lives, I think thats really at the root of it, he said. [27] He finished the year with a career-high 79 tackles, intercepted four passes, forced three fumbles, and recovered one fumble. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). [60], Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. The fourth overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson stepped into the Oakland Raiders starting lineup immediately. Former Raiders and Green Bay Packers star Charles Woodson on Sunday recalled something that inspired his 18-year career: being referred to as Terrys little brother. [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. When he was about 18 months old, the braces were replaced by "Hell, Sam, Im hurt too,"Woodson wanted Whitt to relay. We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. Brewers tickets. Woodson reached an agreement with Oakland and was labeled as a franchise player. With Charles as a jack-of-all-trades corner, the Green Bay Packers became world champions in 2009. Based on the investigation, prosecutors say he's been supplying Ortiz with marijuana since 2013 and investigators found a kilo of cocaine inside his house along with several guns. Woodson finished with two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal. April, my front, my back, my side to side. Any Green Bay Packer, past, future, present, old fans, stand up. Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. Woodson, his brother knows, wants nothing more than to beat the Packers on Sunday. On this night, Woodson wanted everyone to know how much he loves his mom, how much he appreciated and admired her sacrifices as a single parent, and how much he wants his boys to love their mom the way he loves his. This was different. I mean, hes been banged up and beat up out there. Jody Lemmens. Most DBs are trying to get knockdowns and tackles. Among the 30 defendants is Jonathan Patton, 37, brother of former Green Bay Packers player Charles Woodson. Whitt says theres "no question"Woodsons influence lingers through the Packers locker room. We did this together. We got this tattoo years ago, man, that said "My Brother's Keeper." Among the mementos, a poster captures his path. "He wanted to be here. [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. [32] He was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl. Is Erik Karlsson nearing his last home game with the San Jose Sharks? Woodson lifted the Wolverines to the national championship in 1997, their first in nearly four decades, with a win over Ryan Leaf-led Washington State in the Rose Bowl. Keep standing. The first-year coach has as much respect for Woodson as anybody. Woodson used his 10-minute, teary-eyed speech to thank everyone who helped him get there, Hall of Famer Charles Woodson a leader forPackers both on and off the field, Rain curtails Family Night fireworks but fans still have fun, Packers GM calls Devin Funchess' slur 'very unacceptable', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [38] Woodson became unhappy with new head coach Bill Callahan, and criticized him during the season. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. [9], In 1996, Woodson set a Wolverine record for pass breakups with 15. This is how you anticipate a route. So its striking to see him wear a black T-shirt with "Raiders"written across the chest, even though it shouldnt be. GREEN BAY It didn't take long for Charles Woodson to get emotional on the stage at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Sunday night. Single-parent household. 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[39] Woodson remained healthy for the entire season, starting in his first fifteen games. My mama raised two ofem.. The only problem is I ran into Derrick Brooks and (John) Lynch, and it didn't turn out so well. After the fact, Whitt says, he believes Woodson is the most complete cornerback in NFL history. He returned to the Raiders for his last three seasons, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection in his final year. Woodson dislocated his shoulder two weeks earlier, and it hurt. [82] Woodson was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. We all know that, Rod said. [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. [21], In 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. Doesnt make up for how it all ended in Green Bay, where Woodson thought hed retire. Thats not the word Raiders coach Jack Del Rio uses Wednesday morning. [4] All colleges recruited Woodson as a running back, while Michigan recruited him as a defensive back. Woodson was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and was both the Defensive Rookie of the Year (1998) and Defensive Player of the Year (2009) in his career. [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. And it was. [20][28] He earned a third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination. Together, me and you. 4 overall pick of the 1998 draft by the Raiders. Over the past two decades, Woodson has been part of a team that has made and sold wine that bears his name after being exposed to the industry in Napa Valley during training camps early in his career with the Raiders. Your skills diminish. Former Raiders and Green Bay Packers star Charles Woodson on Sunday recalled something that inspired his 18-year career: being referred to as Terrys little brother.
Woodson had two interceptions in the game.