We were National Champions together. "This is it. [60], Woodson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September. The kid from Ohio Mr. Football in High School who went on to attend Michigan. 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. 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. Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson are not related in any way. Its because of Georgia Woodson.. He happily married his wife April Dixon Woodson. When they cut him, he says, the message was clear. You know, I grew up hour and a half west from here, in Fremont, Ohio. Thats where the real prize hides in this joint. Each time, each year Ive come back, I feel like Ive proven not only to other people but to myself that this is what I was supposed to be doing.". [102] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against the Chargers. The funniest part about the entire episode that was Charles Woodson one of the most fearless and most fierce competitors the NFL has ever had was nicknamed Poochie by his Mother when he was a kid, because he liked to sing along to the song on TV. [68] He earned his sixth Pro Bowl and second First Team All-Pro nomination. Love everyone, give everything, never doubt, build your legend. "I guess I aint ever getting over it,"Woodson says. Besides the wine bearing his name and signature, Charles was warned by the NFL not to be seen endorsing the wine himself because of the leagues alcohol policy. Woodson recorded another end-zone interception in the game, helping Michigan defeat the Cougars and win a share of the 1997 national championship. Charles Cameron Woodson was born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont, Ohio. [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. You know, throughout my career, I can remember getting calls from my sister periodically, whether I was riding down the 880 freeway in Oakland, or Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay, and she would just hit me with these three words: Hey, little brother, I love you.. Woodson was born in Fremont, Ohio. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and named to All-Big Ten First-team by conference coaches and the media. The award was Peytons to lose, largely because in the history of the award, no defensive player had ever been declared the winner. He won the Super Bowl. Something needed to jump-start life after basketball. It really bothers him. You lift me up. [7] He became the starter after the second game of his freshman season and played in 34 straight games. Woodson was. He studied at Ross High School, where Charles was named Ohios Mr. 9:43; The top 10 defensive college football plays of all time. "[47], Free of any major injuries during the 2006 season, Woodson (tied with Walt Harris formerly of the San Francisco 49ers) led the National Football Conference with eight interceptions. 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. [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. His youngest son was born here. With his feet no longer crooked, Woodsons rise to football prominence beganin High School, where he once scored 7 touchdowns in a single game. [79], Barack Obama said if the Bears won the NFC Championship, that he would see them play in Super Bowl XLV, but he would not see Green Bay. [53][54] He finished the season with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. Ryan Wood writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network. [21], In 1999, Woodson had his first career reception, a 19-yard catch, against the San Diego Chargers on November 14. [9], Throughout college, Woodson was known for big plays in big moments of a game. With the Oakland Raiders. Without you, I am not here. 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. [49] Overall, he was tied for third in that statistic in the entire NFL. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Woodson, a Swiss-army knife for the Packers defense, switched to playing safety full time. He was married here. Thank you, Mama. Woodson was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance versus the Redskins, which was the first time he had received that award. If you havent watched the episode, and have the intention of doing so, I wouldnt recommend reading further. The last bridge between Woodson and the town he called home for seven years. Woodsons final years in Oakland were filled with jaw-dropping moments and acrobatic interceptions. Charles is the proud son of Solomon (an amateur boxer) and Georgia Woodson. He is 45 years old. I love you. And like any loving brother or sister would do, Charles siblings would slide him around the house in his special shoes. In 2014, Woodson became the first player in NFL history to accumulate 50 interceptions and 20 sacks. From prior conversations, he couldnt recall any gripes the organization had about money. [75] It was his seventh career selection to the Pro Bowl. January 15, 2023. That cornerback has since lauded the Packers organization, Mike McCarthy, and the people of the State of Wisconsin for having faith in him, and has declared that it was truly a blessing coming to Green Bay.. But funny nicknames aside, Woodson credits his Mother, Georgia, for molding him into the man he is today. So to my mom, my dad, my hometown: Without you, I am not here. Why did you give me a C in gym class?. Charles father when he was just 4 years old, leaving Georgia as a single mother to raise three kids. I didnt see him being released after the extension they gave him.". 3:17; Woodson announced as 1997 Heisman winner. Hell meet with family after the game. No way hed pick off enough passes to be tied for third league-wide in interceptions. [101] He played in the preseason and started in week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. But when he finally got back to the big game, Charles broke his collarbone before halftime. Growing up in Fremont, Ohio, he overcame the deformity. To my family, my wife, my kids. The Patriots would go on to the win the Super Bowl, while Woodson (correctly) refers to this incident: That is the worst call in the history of all sports.. We made it to the Super Bowl. The rest of Woodsons career in Oakland was hardly glamorous. [14] Michigan played the Washington State Cougars in the Rose Bowl. To be one of the four people to be picked, that's a really big honor and I'm appreciative of it. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. [15], Woodson finished his college career with 16 interceptions and 30 passes defended. "I spent seven years in Green Bay. Bill Huber Feb 6, 2021 9:30 PM EST GREEN BAY, Wis. - On Feb. 6,. Besides playing football, Charles also played basketball (point guard) and competed in track and field (relay sprinter and long jumper). Of the honor, Woodson told BTN Live host Mike Hall, "It's really a big deal. When you turn 35, 40 years old, you'll begin to understand why a grown man will stand up here and cry. It's where I picked up my first pair of cleats to play this great game that we play. Declining play, off the field trouble which culminated in a DUI arrest, injuries, and a negatively growing reputation for having a bad attitude. After 8 seasons as a Raider, Al Davis declined to use the franchise tag on Woodson, allowing him to be a free agent. [31] On January 19, 2002, he participated in the Tuck Rule play against the New England Patriots in the postseason. Early in their relationship, Woodson didnt know whether to trust his new position coach. Whitt says one of his roughest days in coaching was when he watched the Packers cut Woodson. stepfather. But, Del Rio admits, Woodsons renaissance season wasnt what he expected when the Raiders hired him 11 months ago. Charles was born on October 7, 1976, in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States. There, he says, he wants to hang a Raiders jersey that reads "Woodson"across the back. [94][95] Overall, he finished the season with 38 total tackles, one interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks. You've allowed me and made me the best version of myself, and I love you for that. There was no place he couldnt go. "Go Pack,"the owner says. Theres been a couple of guys over the history of the league who have been able to play at this kind of a level this late in their careers. He had dedicated himself to being here in Green Bay. [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. Everything about this place feels like a Packers bar. So I thank you. [120] He served in that capacity until 2018 when he moved to Fox Sports to cover college football as an analyst. Keep standing. 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. Charles holds the Packers franchise record for most defensive touchdowns (8 total, 7 interception returns, and 1 fumble return). - Charles Woodson quotes from BrainyQuote.com "Because my brother liked Michigan, I liked Michigan, and by the nature of that, I didn't like Ohio State." - Charles Woodson We were Defensive Rookies together, Defensive Player of the Year together. In 1994, Woodson was named Mr. Football in Ohio, an award given to the state's. Sweep down to the other side of the bar, to the second trophy case. [100], On May 21, 2013, Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. He was introduced by his mom, Georgia. About Charles Woodson. [108][109] He was ranked 64th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015. He was born and brought up in Fremont, Ohio, in the United States to his parents. [23] He finished the season with 61 total tackles and a fumble recovery to go along with the pick-six. In regard to the play none of us want to re-live you know which one Im talking about. As a freshman, he had two interceptions in a victory against the #2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Together, me and you. 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 . Doesnt make up for how it all ended in Green Bay, where Woodson thought hed retire. You get a paycheck every week, win or lose. 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. There wasnt people knocking my door down to play for them. As a senior at Ross High School, Woodson was named Ohio's "Mr. The fourth overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson stepped into the Oakland Raiders' starting lineup immediately. He led the team with five interceptions and eight takeaways. April, my front, my back, my side to side. Charles had more interceptions in his first four years with the Packers (28) than he did in his initial eight with the Raiders (17). "He wanted to be here. You haven't fought for anything as hard and as long as I have, as these men up here. CHARLES WOODSON: (Singing) Mama, mama, you know I love you. The Packers would go on to win that game, and Charles was finally a Super Bowl champion. They had 11 interceptions in 2013, tied for 26th fewest in the NFL. [25][26], In the 2000 season, Woodson started all sixteen games of the season but suffered a turf toe injury, which prevented him from practicing. Charles estimated net worth is $916,712. "I knew what he wanted,"Patton says. In his second stint with the Silver & Black, Woodson became the only player in NFL history to record 65 interceptions and 20 sacks. Later on, Charles attended the University of Michigan, where he played for coach Lloyd Carrs Wolverines teams from 1995 through 1997. Whitt says theres "no question"Woodsons influence lingers through the Packers locker room. Woodson, of course, continued his career, but the age of 29, the presumption was that his best days were behind him. "[1][2] He finished his high school football career with the school's records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points). 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. "Im as good at what I do as you are at what you do,"Whitt told him. [105][106], In Week 14 of the 2014 season, Woodson earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He ducked into the hall outside. It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. On a Sunday. Selected fourth overall by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson received Pro Bowl selections during his first four seasons and two first-team All-Pro honors. Woodson, his brother knows, wants nothing more than to beat the Packers on Sunday. [115] On January 3, 2016, he played in his final NFL game, a 2317 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. [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. He already has an open spot along the far wall of his bar, next to his brothers Packers jersey. 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 . January 15, 2023. Singleparent household. Mr. Football in Ohio did the unthinkable. A man who views the game so personally? [73][74] He was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a starting cornerback. It was the story of the toddler who was born with club feet and had to wear corrective shoes as a result, who would go on to be one of the best NFL players of his generation. [16], After the 1998 season, Woodson was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. [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. His play earned him the NFLs Rookie of the Year award. But obviously hes played at a high level. In a post-game locker room speech to his teammates, Woodson stated, "The President don't want to come watch us win the Super Bowl? Any Oakland Raider fan, Las Vegas Raider fan, stand up. After the fact, Whitt says, he believes Woodson is the most complete cornerback in NFL history. The only problem is I ran into Derrick Brooks and (John) Lynch, and it didn't turn out so well. [57] On November 15, 2009, Woodson recorded nine tackles (two for loss), a sack, two forced fumbles and an interception in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Charles Woodson Engages in (and Wins) Twitter Feud with Mark Schlereth. He has started each of his 45 games in Oakland over the past three seasons. [57] He is the only defensive player to ever receive this award three times in the same season, and joins Barry Sanders and Mike Vanderjagt as the only NFL players to receive a Player of the Month award three times in a single season. Just 11 games into his college career, Woodson was well on his way to becoming the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. [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. But Woodsons early success was mostly thanks to raw talent and pure instinct. Man, I love you, man, like no other. The owner is Green Bay resident Jonathan Patton. Woodson was blown away with the welcoming party of Raiders fans when he arrived back at the teams facility. Anybody that went to Fremont Ross, any player that played with me, please stand up. Woodson had four interceptions last season, but at 38was at an age where even the greatest defensive backs wear down. Up close, he has seen the magic this year. [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. Woodson was joined in the honor by Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard, and Anthony Carter. Without you, I am not here. 4 overall in 1998. [22] On November 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had a 15-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 3734 loss. Woodson's journey began in Fremont, dominating as a Ross athlete, with dozens of offers to play college football. There is at least one person whos surprised. An expectation Woodson delivered on, and then some. As a matter of fact, we've done that a couple of times. A Raiders football in the top right. Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. I would never in a million years, thought that I would be going back to Oakland.. The win over the Buckeyes lifted Michigan to the Rose Bowl. Charles also played college football at Michigan, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the 1997 national championship as a junior. [61] Woodson is the first player in NFL history to have a sack, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a game. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the best defensive college player. Over his Packers work, he 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 as well as his first-team All-Pro honors to four. Woodson says he doesn't need his brother living in Green Bay to feel connected to the city. But it can be argued his seven years in Green Bay are what made him a Hall of Famer. The difference is in the DB and not whether or not the throw is there. Jonathan Patton, Woodson's younger brother, was chasing outside expectations years ago when Woodson gave him some advice: "Make your passion your paycheck." Patton, who runs a sports lounge. Updated Sep 3, 2021 at 2:50pm. [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. Eddie Lacys college jersey from Alabama is tucked safely away. And we've been having each other's back ever since. Sep 6, 2016. 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