![]() Woodson continued to play with the Raiders through 2005 until he was released by the team. A year later, Woodson did play in the Super Bowl, but he played with a plate in his leg, as the Raiders were blown out by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-21. However, the officials ruled that Brady was attempting to pass and the fumble call was overturned. In the 2001 AFC playoffs, Woodson was involved in one of the most famous plays in NFL history, as it appeared he had forced a fumble by quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. The Pro Bowl trend continued for Woodson in Oakland, as he was also put on the squad in 20. In 1999, Woodson went to the Pro Bowl again, plus was named first-team All-Pro. As a rookie, Woodson was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, as he recorded 64 tackles, picked off five passes, including one for a touchdown. In the 1998 NFL draft, Woodson was drafted fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders in the first round. Woodson finished his college career with 18 interceptions and 30 passes defended. ![]() But the two big prizes were winning the Heisman Trophy and also having his Michigan team win the 1997 national championship. ![]() Woodson won the Jim Thorpe Award, an award which he was nominated for the previous year. ![]() It was his second year winning the Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year award and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was named to the All-Big Ten first-team for the third year and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. Woodson was a multi-threat weapon for the Wolverines, as he played defensive back, wide receiver, plus returned punts and that versatility was on full display his junior year. ![]()
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