Age: 33 (Oct. 7)
12th season in
pro football, 4th with Packers
College: Michigan
Height: 6’1” Weight: 202
Prelude:
A versatile college
performer who won the Heisman Trophy as a primarily defensive player, Woodson
was taken by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft and
moved quickly into the starting lineup. His impact was immediate as he
intercepted 5 passes as a rookie and was chosen to the Pro Bowl for the first
of four straight seasons. Outstanding in all facets of the cornerback position,
Woodson also was a consensus first-team All-Pro in 1999. Injuries began to
become an issue, however, and he missed time during each of the next four years
as a result while also drawing criticism for inconsistent play despite his
great ability. Joining the Packers as a free agent in 2006, he revived his
career, intercepting 8 passes, and he was once again a Pro Bowl selection in
’08 despite playing with a broken toe.
2009 Season Summary
Appeared in all 16 games
[Bracketed numbers indicate
league rank in Top 20]
Sacks – 2
Most sacks, game – 1 vs. Dallas 11/15, at Detroit
11/26
Interceptions – 9 [1, tied with Jairus Byrd, Asante Samuel & Darren Sharper]
Most interceptions, game – 2
vs. Cincinnati 9/20, at Detroit 11/26
Int. return yards – 179 [3]
Most int. return yards, game
– 59 (on 2 int.) vs. Cincinnati
9/20
Int. TDs – 3 [1, tied with many others]
Fumble recoveries – 1
Forced fumbles – 4
Tackles – 65
Assists – 8
Kickoff Returns
Returns – 2
Yards – 30
Average per return – 15.0
TDs – 0
Longest return – 18 yards
Punt Returns
Returns – 1
Yards – 0
TDs – 0
Scoring
TDs – 3
Points – 18
Postseason: 1 G (NFC Wild Card playoff at Arizona )
Sacks – 0
Interceptions – 0
Forced Fumbles – 1
Awards & Honors:
NFL Defensive Player of the
Year: AP
1st team All-NFL:
AP, PFWA, Sporting News
Pro Bowl
Packers went 11-5 to finish
second in the NFC North and qualify for the postseason as a Wild Card while
leading the NFL in rushing defense (1333 yards) and interceptions (30). Lost
Wild Card playoff to Arizona Cardinals (51-45).
Aftermath:
Woodson had Pro Bowl seasons
in 2010 and ’11, again leading the NFL in interceptions in the latter year with
7. To date, he has intercepted 54 passes, returning 11 of them for touchdowns,
and has been a consensus first-team All-Pro three times and selected to eight
Pro Bowls.
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MVP Profiles feature players who were named MVP or Player of the Year in the NFL,
AAFC (1946-49), AFL (1960-69), WFL (1974), or USFL (1983-85) by a recognized
organization (Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, Newspaper
Enterprise Association, United Press International, The Sporting News, Maxwell
Club – Bert Bell Award, or the league itself). Also includes Associated Press
NFL Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.
[Updated 2/7/14]
[Updated 2/7/14]
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