Date of Birth: October 7, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Charles Woodson is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Born in Fremont, Ohio, Woodson rose to prominence as a cornerback and later a safety. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. Woodson attended the University of Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1997, becoming the first primarily defensive player to win the prestigious award. He was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft. Woodson played for the Raiders from 1998 to 2005 and then for the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2012. He returned to the Raiders to finish his career from 2013 to 2015. Over his career, Woodson was an 8-time Pro Bowl selection and a 4-time First Team All-Pro. He also won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2009 and was a key player in the Packers’ Super Bowl XLV victory. After retiring from professional football, Woodson transitioned to a career in broadcasting and winemaking.
5 Interesting Facts about Charles Woodson
1. Charles Woodson is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy.
2. He played both cornerback and safety positions during his NFL career.
3. Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
4. He has his own wine label, Charles Woodson Wines, which he started in 2001.
5. Woodson co-hosts the Fox NFL Kickoff show, providing expert analysis on football games.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Charles Woodson
1. “Winning the Heisman is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It’s something you never forget.”
2. “You don’t get many chances to prove yourself, so when you do, you’ve got to go all out.”
3. “Football is what I love to do, and I’m going to be the best at it.”
4. “When you’re out there on the field, you’re not just representing yourself, you’re representing your family and your team.”
5. “I’ve always believed in giving back to the community that supported me.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Charles Woodson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Charles Woodson has two sons: Charles Jr. and Chase Woodson.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/charles-woodson/
2. [NFL Profile](https://www.nfl.com/players/charles-woodson/
3. [Charles Woodson Wines](https://www.charleswoodsonwines.com/
4. [Heisman Trophy Biography](https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/charles-woodson/
5. [Fox Sports Profile](https://www.foxsports.com/person/w/charles-woodson
