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Key facts

Full name Charles Cameron Woodson[1]
Date of birth October 7, 1976[1]
Birthplace Fremont, Ohio, U.S.[1]
College University of Michigan[2]
NFL teams Oakland Raiders; Green Bay Packers[2]
Hall of Fame induction year 2021[3]

Charles Woodson was an American professional football player, best known as a defensive back who played 18 NFL seasons for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, and for winning the Heisman Trophy at Michigan.

Context

Charles Woodson played 18 NFL seasons, primarily as a defensive back, for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers [2]. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 while at Michigan, becoming the first primarily defensive player to do so [2]. Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 [3].

Documented claims

  • Woodson was the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. [2]
  • He won Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers. [3]
  • He was selected to nine Pro Bowls during his career. [4]

Related

Oakland RaidersCharles Woodson spelade for Oakland Raiders under sin NFL-karriar.

Questions and answers

What was Charles Woodson known for?

He was known for his 18-season NFL career as a defensive back, winning the Heisman Trophy, and being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame [2].

Who did Charles Woodson win the Super Bowl with?

He won Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers [3].

Is Charles Woodson the only defensive player to win the Heisman?

He was the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy [2].

Sources

  1. Charles Woodson - Heisman — heisman.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Charles Woodson — profootballhof.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Charles Woodson - Hall of Fame — raiders.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Charles Woodson Biography - ESPN — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People