Rod Woodson, Class of 2009
7/8/2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Rod Woodson in the first round of the 1987 draft.
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His interception return yards are an NFL record and his 71 interceptions rank third all time.
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Rod Woodson did it all during his college career at Purdue. He played running back and wide receiver on offense, played cornerback and safety on defense, and returned punts and kickoffs.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted the modern-day “triple threat” star in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft.
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Woodson earned Pro Bowl honors in just his third season.
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In 1992 he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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In 1994 Woodson was one of only five active players to be named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team.
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Woodson, a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team, was named to the Pro Bowl 11 times; a record for a defensive back.
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Woodson earned a Super Bowl ring while in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7 in Super Bowl XXXV
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Woodson spent the final two seasons of his career with the Oakland Raiders.
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Woodson answers questions from the media following his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Woodosn discuses his election with Rich Eisen (left) and Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.
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Woodson poses with the other members of the Class of 2009 - Ralph Wilson, Jr. and Bruce Smith - that were present at the announcement.