Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former professional <!-- Per NFL player page policies, should say former when a player retires, not retired. Leave as former --> football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He spent his first 14 seasons as a cornerback and his final four as a safety. Woodson played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1997 and becoming the first defensive player to receive the award. In 2024, ESPN ranked him one of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century. Wikipedia