Charles Woodson
Packers DPOY (2009) · 2009
Woodson's elite Athleticism (92) and elite Football IQ (92) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2009
Also won DROY — rare two-way brilliance at corner and safety
2011
Beat the Steelers 31-25 alongside Aaron Rodgers
1998
First primarily defensive player to win the Heisman — 5 INTs as a rookie
1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015
9 selections — elite at both corner and safety
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
4 consecutive selections — elite at both corner and safety
Signature Moments
The Heisman — First Primarily Defensive Player
Woodson won the Heisman Trophy at Michigan — the first primarily defensive player to win the award. He played both ways, returning punts and catching passes in addition to locking down receivers. He beat out Peyton Manning for the award.
A defensive player won the Heisman. He beat Peyton Manning. Charles Woodson broke every convention about what a football player could be.
Super Bowl XLV Champion — The 18-Year Career
Woodson won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers at 34, capping an 18-year career that spanned Oakland, Green Bay, and back to Oakland. He was equally dominant as a cornerback and safety, earning DPOY in 2009.
Eighteen years. DPOY. Super Bowl champion. Woodson was elite from his first snap to his last.
Career Numbers
Career Sacks
Rare for a DB
20
Career Tackles
959
Solo Tackles
720
Forced Fumbles
32
Fumble Recoveries
14
Career INTs
5th all-time
65
INT Return TDs
11
Passes Defended
183
Super Bowl Record
Won XLV with Packers
1-1
Pro Bowl Selections
9
Games Played
18 seasons
254
Pick Sixes
11
Return Yards
INT return yards
1467
Season Stats · Packers DPOY (2009)
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