Legendary DB Charles Woodson Announces Retirement
By Jason Rentner
ProFootballHOF.com
Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson recently announced his retirement from playing professional football after the season ends, which means his Canton eligibility begins in 2021. And, if Canton calls, he’ll be recognized with the three iconic symbols of Hall of Fame enshrinement; Bronze Bust, Gold Jacket and Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence, created by Kay® Jewelers. Everything you need to know about the Hall of Fame selection process can be found here.
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There are currently 24 cornerbacks, 15 Oakland Raiders and 23 Green Bay Packers elected to the Hall of Fame. Here’s how Woodson stacks up against the greatest of all time with one game remaining in his career.
INTERCEPTIONS | HONORS | ||||||
Player | Yrs. | No. | Yds | TD | All Pro | Pro Bowls | |
Charles Woodson | 18 | 65 | 966 | 11 | 3 | 8 | |
HOF DBs | |||||||
Herb Adderley | 12 | 48 | 1,046 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
Lem Barney | 11 | 56 | 1,077 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
Mel Blount | 14 | 57 | 736 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
Willie Brown | 16 | 54 | 472 | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
Jack Butler | 9 | 52 | 827 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
Jack Christiansen | 8 | 46 | 717 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Darrell Green | 20 | 54 | 621 | 6 | 4 | 7 | |
Mike Haynes | 14 | 46 | 688 | 2 | 5 | 9 | |
Ken Houston | 14 | 49 | 898 | 9 | 7 | 12 | |
Jimmy Johnson | 16 | 47 | 615 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
Paul Krause | 16 | 81 | 1,185 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
Dick Lane | 14 | 68 | 1,207 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
Yale Lary | 11 | 50 | 787 | 2 | 5 | 9 | |
Dick LeBeau | 14 | 62 | 762 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Ronnie Lott | 14 | 63 | 730 | 5 | 8 | 10 | |
Mel Renfro | 14 | 52 | 626 | 3 | 5 | 10 | |
Deion Sanders | 14 | 53 | 1,331 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Emmitt Thomas | 13 | 58 | 937 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
Emlen Tunnell | 14 | 79 | 1,282 | 4 | 6 | 9 | |
Roger Wehrli | 14 | 40 | 309 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |
Aeneas Williams | 14 | 55 | 807 | 9 | 4 | 8 | |
Larry Wilson | 12 | 52 | 800 | 5 | 6 | 8 | |
Willie Wood | 12 | 48 | 699 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
Rod Woodson | 17 | 71 | 1,483 | 12 | 6 | 11 |
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