Charles Woodson Net Worth: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Money, Salary, The Richest...
Charles Woodson is a retired American professional football player who has a net worth of $25 million.Woodson became well-known nationally thanks to his contributions as a college football player at Michigan, where he led the team to a national championship in 1997 and won the Heisman Trophy the following year.Woodson played both offense and defense in college.During his playing days, Woodson made significant contributions to the Raiders secondary efforts.
On October 7, 1976, Woodson was born in Ohio.Woodson was named "Mr. Football" of Ohio in 1994 for his efforts as a defensive back and running back.Woodson finished his high school football career with school records for rushing yards and overall scoring.In order to be selected for the USA Today All-America team, Woodson had to record 2,028 yards and 230 points.Michigan was more interested in Woodson's work at the defensive back position than he was at running back.Woodson was a decorated basketball player and member of the track and field team, as a relay sprinter and long jumper.
Woodson attended the University of Michigan and played for coach Lloyd Carr.After his second game of his freshman season, Woodson earned his spot as a starter and played for 34 straight games.Woodson returned punts and played at the wide receiver spot.
At that time, Woodson was the first ever player in NCAA Division I-A football to receive such a prestigious honor, as he helped lead the University of Michigan to a national championship in 1997.
Charles Woodson made significant defensive contributions to the Raiders and Packers.Woodson was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1998.During his first season as a member of the Oakland Raiders, defensive back Charles Woodson was selected as the National Football League's Defensive Freshman of The Year.
Woodson started all sixteen games on the defensive side for the Raiders.He was the first Raider to do this.Woodson made 64 tackles in his first season.He earned 5 intercepts and was third in the league.In the game against Arizona, Woodson returned one of his picks for a touchdown.Woodson made his pro bowl debut that year.
Woodson had 61 tackles and a pick-six in his second professional season.Woodson made his second Pro Bowl appearance and was named an All-Pro defensive back by the Associated Press.
Although he was unable to practice consistently, Woodson still started all sixteen games for the Raiders in 2000 despite suffering from turf toe.Woodson had a career-high 79 tackles despite his injury.He had three forced turnovers and recovered one of them.Woodson was named to the All-Pro team again.
During Woodson's fourth season with the Raiders, he started all sixteen games.Woodson has played in every game of a regular season for the last four years.Woodson added one blocked field goal to his resume as he finished with two sacks, one interception and another forced fumbled.Woodson made his debut as a punt returner.He returned four punts and advanced the ball for 47 yards.
Woodson continued to have an amazing career as a professional football player, winning a super bowl with the Green Bay Packers, adding much-needed firepower to their defensive and secondary efforts, helping them win the 2011 Super Bowl with a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Charles signed a seven-year contract with Green Bay.He played for the Packers from 2006 to 2012 and the Raiders from 2013 to 2015.
A signature wine label "Twentyfour by Charles Woodson" was developed with the help of winemaker Rick Ruiz.A seven-year $52 million-dollar contract was signed by Woodson.