Rod Woodson Biography

Fast Facts

• Was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009
• Was one of only five players to be named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team, joining Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Reggie White, and Ronnie Lott
• Set an NFL record for most interceptions returned to score a touchdown with 12
• Graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Criminal Justice, where he played defensive back and kick returner and also competed in track and field events
• Was drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft, and was 10th overall
• Quote: "I look at myself as a country boy from Indiana and really it's hard for me to perceive that I'm a Hall of Famer․ It's hard for me to put myself in the category of the Joe Namath's․․․of the world․ But it's definitely an honor․ It's a privilege․"
• Best known as a former professional football player who played cornerback and safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
• In addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he also played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Oakland Raiders