Woodson began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1987. He quickly established himself as one of the best defensive backs in the league, earning Pro Bowl honors in his first three seasons. He was also named a First-Team All-Pro in 1989 and 1990. In 1993, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, where he continued to excel. He was named to the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons with the 49ers.
In 1997, Woodson signed with the Baltimore Ravens and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named to the Pro Bowl in each of his five seasons with the Ravens. He then moved on to the Oakland Raiders in 2002, where he was named to his tenth Pro Bowl. He retired after the 2003 season.
Throughout his career, Woodson was known for his versatility. He was able to play both cornerback and safety, and also returned punts and kickoffs. He finished his career with 71 interceptions, which is the sixth-most in NFL history. He also holds the record for most interception return yards with 1,483. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
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