Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sunday night in Canton, Ohio.
Woodson. a first-ballot Hall of Famer, retired as one of the greatest and most decorated defensive backs in NFL history. While he played more years with the Raiders, Woodson spent seven of his best seasons with the Packers.
Over 100 games in Green Bay (2006-2012), Woodson delivered 38 interceptions, 99 pass breakups, 10 defensive touchdowns, 15 forced fumbles, six fumble recovers and 11.5 sacks. He made four straight Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.
Woodson led the league in interceptions twice (2009, 2011) and scored at least one touchdown in each of his seven seasons with the Packers. He was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and won a Super Bowl in 2010.
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said Woodson was the greatest player he’s ever faced or played with.
Woodson was a Heisman Trophy winner and the NFL’s Rookie of the Year.
Over his entire career, Woodson made nine Pro Bowls, intercepted 65 passes and delivered 20 sacks.
According to the Hall of Fame, Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman, NFL Rookie of the Year, NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl title.
First Look: The Bronzed Bust of @CharlesWoodson!#PFHOF21 | @Raiders | @packers pic.twitter.com/ZCT7DZxBSH
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 9, 2021
Football immortality.
Congratulations on officially entering the @ProFootballHOF, @CharlesWoodson! 👏#PFHOF21 | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/lEyfkgZigF
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 9, 2021
