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CB CHARLES WOODSON #21
6' 1" • 202 lbs. • Michigan

Exp: 11th NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 31
Acquired: Free Agent 2006 (Oak.)
Current Status: Active Roster
2007 Bio:
  • In two seasons with Green Bay, has 12 interceptions, close to half his career total of 29
  • After signing with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in 2006, turned in his best season statistically with career-highs in interceptions (8) and passes defensed (26)
  • In his final season in Oakland (2005), missed 10 games with a broken leg, nearly as many games as he missed in his first seven years total (12) after being drafted fourth overall by the Raiders in 1998
  • Was voted the 1997 Heisman Trophy recipient, becoming the first predominantly defensive player to win the award given annually to the top collegiate player. He is the sixth Heisman Trophy winner to play for the Packers, joining a group that includes Paul Hornung, Ty Detmer and another one-time University of Michigan player, Desmond Howard
  • Was selected to the Pro Bowl each of his first four years in the NFL (1998-2001), and has earned All-Pro recognition on three occasions (1999-2001)
  • Including last year, his big-game experience includes one Super Bowl (XXXVII vs. Tampa Bay), three conference championship games, five other NFL playoff contests, three collegiate bowl games including the 1998 Rose Bowl (vs. Washington State) for the co-national championship and three matchups with collegiate arch-rival Ohio State
  • Ironically, though he attended Michigan, is a native of the state of Ohio (Fremont)
Pro Summary
  • Entering his 11th year in the NFL and third in Green Bay, remains a premier man-to-man cover cornerback with bump-and-run abilities key to the Packers' defensive scheme
  • Followed up his best statistical season in 2006 with another productive year, picking off four passes and scoring a pair of defensive touchdowns, the Packers' only defensive scores in 2007
  • A four-time Pro Bowler whose play has been deserving of a fifth bid (was named a first alternate in 2007), combines with veteran CB Al Harris to give Green Bay a pair of elite cover men and is quick to credit Harris' shutdown abilities for the playmaking opportunities that are coming his way with the Packers
  • Signed with the Packers as their prized unrestricted free agent in 2006 after eight seasons in Oakland and immediately set career highs in INTs (eight, tying for first in the NFC) and passes defensed (26), his highest totals in those categories since his rookie year with the Raiders in 1998
  • Also resumed the role of punt returner in Green Bay, a job not held regularly since his Heisman Trophy (1997) days at Michigan
  • Executes the job fearlessly, fair-catching only seven while returning 74 for 631 yards (8.5 avg.) over the past two seasons
  • Drafted fourth overall in 1998 by Oakland, was voted to the Pro Bowl his first four years in the league (1998-2001) and has earned All-Pro honors on three occasions - in 1999 from the Associated Press, in 2000 from Sports Illustrated and in 2001 from The Sporting News and College & Pro Football Newsweekly
  • Was named NFL 'Defensive Rookie of the Year' by Associated Press in 1998 as well
  • Signed with Green Bay on May 1, 2006, and became the sixth Heisman Trophy winner to play for the Packers, joining (chronologically) B Bruce Smith (1945-48), B Paul Hornung (1957-62, 1964-66), QB Ty Detmer (1992-95), WR Desmond Howard (1996, 1999) and QB Danny Wuerffel (2000)
  • Possesses a host of experience on "grand" stages, among them three collegiate bowl games on a nationally-ranked Michigan team, including a 1998 Rose Bowl victory over Washington State to sew up the co-national championship; three Michigan-Ohio State games in the annual battle between two of the country's fiercest rivals; nine NFL playoff contests, including last year's NFC Championship Game and a pair of AFC Championship tilts (2000, 2002), as well as Super Bowl XXXVII to conclude the 2002 season
  • Generally considered a durable player, has shown incredible toughness and desire to play by battling through various injuries to start 30 of 32 games the last two seasons
  • When necessary, will let his body recover by observing practices during the middle of the week, returning to the field for the final workout by week's end, and playing at a high level in the game
  • Before a broken leg forced him to miss 10 games in 2005, had missed just 12 NFL games in his career and has played in 13 or more regular-season games in eight of 10 seasons as a pro, following a collegiate career that included 34 straight games at Michigan after becoming a starter in the second game of his true freshman season (1995)
  • Now has at least one interception in 10 consecutive NFL seasons and has totaled 594 tackles (498 solo), including six-and-a-half sacks and 17 forced fumbles; 29 interceptions (returning four for TDs) among 121 passes defensed; seven fumble recoveries (with one TD return); a blocked field goal attempt; two receptions for 27 yards; and 86 punt returns for 708 yards (8.2 avg)
2007 SeasonBack To Top
  • Started 14 of 16 games and was named a first alternate for the Pro Bowl
  • Started the first 12 games before suffering a toe injury on a punt return at Detroit (Nov. 22) and missing the next game at Dallas (Nov. 29)
  • Also sat out regular-season finale vs. Detroit (Dec. 30) (coach's decision) to rest up for playoffs, when he started both games
  • Posted 64 tackles (54 solo) with four interceptions among 10 passes defensed, plus a fumble recovery
  • Returned one INT and one fumble for scores, the Packers' only defensive TDs on the season
  • Also had a team-high 33 punt returns for 268 yards
  • Was named to the 2007 All-Interview team by NFL.com's Vic Carucci
  • Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9); served as the Packers' primary punt returner (two returns for 13 yards), with Will Blackmon unable to assume the duty due to a casted hand protecting a fractured thumb
  • Had one pass defensed and three solo tackles at New York Giants (Sept. 16); returned two punts for 8 yards
  • Vs. San Diego (Sept. 23), had nine tackles (eight solo), his highest single-game total as a Packer
  • At Minnesota (Sept. 30), ran back a third-quarter Vikings punt for 15 yards to the Minnesota 35; Green Bay made a FG and took a 16-9 lead on the subsequent drive; also had two passes defensed and five solo tackles during the contest
  • Had a punt return of 25 yards vs. Chicago (Oct. 7); added six tackles (five solo). Held WR Bernard Berrian to one catch for 10 yards
  • For his performance vs. Washington (Oct. 14), earned 'NFC Defensive Player of the Week' honors and was voted 'GMC Defensive Player of the Week;' recorded five tackles (four solo), with an interception and a fumble return for a touchdown. In the second quarter, intercepted a pass that deflected off the hands of WR Santana Moss, wrestling the ball away from WR Antwaan Randle El. In the third quarter, Corey Williams stripped Moss on an end-around play; Woodson picked up the fumble and ran for a 57-yard, game-winning touchdown in 17-14 triumph
  • In the fourth quarter at Kansas City (Nov. 4), picked off a Damon Huard pass intended for WR Samie Parker and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown, the final score of the game in the 33-22 win. Earlier in the quarter, had a 27-yard punt return that set up a 45-yard field goal for a 26-22 advantage. Tackled RB Larry Johnson for a 1-yard loss in the third quarter
  • Vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11), with the Vikings in the red zone in the fourth quarter, picked off a Brooks Bollinger pass at the Green Bay 2-yard line, helping to preserve an eventual 34-0 Green Bay shutout
  • Vs. Carolina (Nov. 18), made his fourth interception of the season, picking off a Vinny Testaverde pass in the third quarter (no return)
  • At Detroit (Nov. 22), left the game with a toe injury, suffered during a first-quarter 34-yard punt return that was seemingly one block away from a score. Did not return to the contest and missed the next game at Dallas (Nov. 29)
  • Vs. Oakland (Dec. 9), returned to his starting role and made four tackles (three solo); was pulled in the fourth quarter as a precautionary measure
  • At St. Louis (Dec. 16), made five solo tackles and broke up a third-down pass, leading to a punt
  • Started both playoff games
  • In the Divisional playoff contest vs. Seattle (Jan. 12), made two passes defensed and two solo tackles
  • In the NFC Championship Game vs. the New York Giants (Jan. 20), made four solo tackles and a pass defensed
2006 SeasonBack To Top
  • Experienced what some might call a rebirth of his career, coming to Green Bay as an unrestricted free agent and producing statistically his best season
  • Despite battling a painful shoulder injury much of the season, started all 16 contests at left cornerback and led the team in both interceptions (eight) and passes defensed (26), each a career best and his most since he had five INTs and 22 passes defensed as a rookie in 1998 with Oakland
  • His 26 passes broken up were the third-most ever recorded by a Packers player, behind Harris (28 in 2004) and Doug Evans (27 in 1995)
  • The eight interceptions tied for first in the NFC and tied for third in the league, yet he was snubbed in Pro Bowl voting
  • Also served as his team's primary punt returner for the first time since winning the Heisman Trophy at Michigan in 1997, and easily eclipsed the 12 NFL returns he had entering 2006
  • Made his Packers debut in a season-opening start vs. Chicago (Sept. 10), and delivered a 28-yard punt return in the fourth quarter
  • At Philadelphia (Oct. 2), broke up two passes and stripped RB Correll Buckhalter - the cornerback's 16th career forced fumble - in the second quarter at the Green Bay 4 (recovered by A.J. Hawk)
  • At Miami (Oct. 22), led the team with four passes defensed. Picked off a Joey Harrington pass that bounced off the hands of tight end Randy McMichael and ran it back 23 yards for a touchdown, his third career score, but first since a 22-yard return of an Elvis Grbac INT, Nov. 28, 1999, vs. Kansas City (with Oakland); earlier in the game, came on a corner blitz and sacked Harrington, forcing a punt
  • The following week vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), registered his second interception, picking off a fourth-quarter Matt Leinart pass thrown over the middle
  • Recorded his 500th career tackle at Buffalo (Nov. 5)
  • At Seattle (Nov. 27), notched the second two-interception game of his career (also at Chicago, Oct. 5, 2003) and with three passes defensed eclipsed 100 career. On the Seahawks' first drive, intercepted a Matt Hasselbeck pass deflected by Ryan Pickett to set up the Packers' first TD. Notched his second Hasselbeck INT in the second quarter, stepping in front of a short pass intended for Deion Branch
  • Against the New York Jets (Dec. 3), intercepted a deep Chad Pennington pass intended for Justin McCareins
  • In 30-19 triumph at San Francisco (Dec. 10), had a career-long 40-yard punt return, setting up a fourth-quarter field goal that iced the contest; also had his first kickoff return since his days at Michigan, when he had all three in his collegiate days in one game, a home loss to Penn State (Nov. 16, 1996). Also pounced on a Frank Gore fumble (his fifth career fumble recovery but his first since Nov. 28, 2004, in an Oakland win at Denver)
  • Vs. Detroit (Dec. 17), recorded a career-high sixth interception, picking off a Jon Kitna pass intended for Mike Furrey
  • Made his seventh INT of the year vs. Minnesota (Dec. 21), picking off a Tarvaris Jackson throw intended for Travis Taylor, returning it 14 yards; had seven punt returns - tying for the second-most in franchise history - for 48 yards, including a game-high 18-yard return
  • At Chicago (Dec. 31), picked off a second-quarter Rex Grossman pass for his eighth INT of the year and his seventh individual takeaway over a six-game stretch
2005 SeasonBack To Top
  • Started the Raiders' first six games of the year before suffering a broken leg that sidelined him for the balance of the season
  • Was inactive for the subsequent nine contests before Oakland placed him on injured reserve Dec. 29
  • Finished with 31 tackles (27 solo), one interception among four passes defensed, one forced fumble and three punt returns for 20 yards
  • Opened at free safety in Week 2 game with Kansas City, starting at cornerback in the other five contests
  • Along with a season-high two passes defensed in 23-17 loss to Chiefs (Sept. 18), forced a fumble by Parker near midfield with five minutes left, positioning Oakland for a potential go-ahead touchdown
  • Had a second-quarter interception of Drew Bledsoe, plus five tackles, in 19-13 victory over Dallas (Oct. 2)
  • Fractured his right lower leg late in the second quarter of 38-17 win over Buffalo (Oct. 23), when he tackled Bills RB Willis McGahee at the end of a 4-yard run
2004 SeasonBack To Top
  • Played in Oakland's first 13 games, starting 12, before being inactive for the final three contests due to a right knee injury
  • Had a career-high 2½ sacks among 74 total tackles (59 solo)
  • Also broke up nine passes, including one interception, forced a pair of fumbles, recovered another fumble and returned one punt for 4 yards
  • Made a career-best (and game-high) 13 stops in initial meeting with Kansas City (Dec. 5), including 12 solo. Also intercepted the Chiefs' Trent Green inside Oakland territory in the second quarter to set up a Raiders TD
  • Had a season-high four passes defensed, along with 10 tackles to lead all defenders, at Houston (Oct. 3)
  • Picked up a sack in successive early-season games, dropping Bledsoe vs. Buffalo (Sept. 19) and Brad Johnson vs. Tampa Bay (Sept. 26), forcing a fumble in the process
  • Later split an early sack of the Falcons' Michael Vick with teammate Tim Johnson at Atlanta (Dec. 12)
  • Played in a reserve capacity at Carolina (Nov. 7) due to a hip problem, before returning to the starting lineup for rematch with San Diego (Nov. 21) following the Raiders' bye
  • Made a pivotal play in 25-24 triumph at arch-rival Denver (Nov. 28), recovering a Reuben Droughns fumble on the opening possession of the second half that led to a quick Raiders TD, giving Oakland a 13-10 lead
2003 SeasonBack To Top
  • Started the Raiders' first 15 games at cornerback, staying healthy throughout the year
  • Recorded 70 tackles (56 solo), including one sack and one forced fumble
  • Also made three interceptions among eight passes defensed and recovered one fumble
  • Contributed two second-quarter turnovers in contest at Chicago (Oct. 5), leading to a pair of Raiders field goals, then picked off QB Kordell Stewart on the Bears' initial drive of the second half, giving him his first two-interception game as a professional
  • Recovered fumble by Bears TE Desmond Clark midway through the second quarter and later intercepted Stewart in Oakland territory in the final minute of the first half, returning the ball 51 yards to set up another Raiders field goal
  • Posted a season-best eight tackles vs. the N.Y. Jets (Nov. 9), matching that total three weeks later against Denver (Nov. 30), including a sack of Jake Plummer
  • Intercepted Kitna to end Cincinnati's final threat in 23-20 victory (Sept. 14)
  • Forced a William Green fumble on the game's opening possession at Cleveland (Oct. 12), leading to a touchdown which ended up being the Raiders' only points of the afternoon
  • Was a healthy inactive for season finale at San Diego (Dec. 28)
2002 SeasonBack To Top
  • Saw his personal-best year interrupted by injury for the first time as a professional, playing eight regular-season games with seven starts
  • Was inactive for the other eight league contests due to shoulder and leg injuries
  • Started all three of Oakland's postseason games, including Super Bowl XXXVII
  • Had a team- and career-high four forced fumbles
  • Also made one interception among four passes defensed, recovered one fumble and posted 37 tackles
  • Matched his career best (also Dec. 16, 2000 at Seattle) with two forced fumbles among a team-high eight tackles in season-opening victory over the Seahawks (Sept. 8)
  • Had a hand in a pair of fourth-quarter turnovers - forcing a Hines Ward fumble and intercepting Stewart - in 30-17 win at Pittsburgh (Sept. 15)
  • Missed the next five games with a right shoulder injury before returning to start Nov. 3 vs. San Francisco; made eight stops and recovered an early Garrison Hearst fumble in 23-20 loss
  • Followed that performance up with a season-best nine tackles in 34-10, Monday night triumph at Denver (Nov. 11)
  • Forced a David Givens fumble among four solo stops in 27-20 victory over New England (Nov. 17)
  • Was inactive for three of the last four regular-season games with a right leg injury, playing as a first-half sub Dec. 22 in Broncos rematch
  • Returned to start in AFC Divisional playoff contest with the N.Y. Jets (Jan. 12), tying for the team high with three passes defensed, in addition to six tackles
  • Shared the club lead with eight tackles in 41-24, AFC Championship triumph over Tennessee (Jan. 19)
  • Also made eight stops in Super Bowl XXXVII loss to Tampa Bay in San Diego (Jan. 26). Intercepted QB Johnson on the third play of league title game, leading to a field goal that gave Oakland the first points in an eventual 48-21 defeat
2001 SeasonBack To Top
  • Played in all 16 regular-season games for a fourth straight season, making 15 starts at cornerback
  • Also started both of the Raiders' playoff contests
  • Finished second on the team in passes defensed with 11, he also weighed in with 53 tackles, two sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one blocked field goal
  • Additionally returned punts for the first time as a professional, averaging 11.8 yards on four returns for 47 yards
  • In just his fourth NFL season, was voted to a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl, though he did not play in the all-star contest due to turf toe
  • Also was named to the All-Pro teams of The Sporting News and College & Pro Football Newsweekly, along with the All-AFC squad of Football News
  • Intercepted the Chiefs' Green in season-opening, 27-24 victory at Kansas City (Sept. 9)
  • Recorded the first two sacks of his professional career among a season-high eight tackles, dropping Hasselbeck twice in a 38-14 victory over Seattle (Sept. 30)
  • Blocked a 41-yard field goal try by the Cowboys' Tim Seder just before halftime of 28-21 win against Dallas (Oct. 7)
  • Forced a Greg Comella fumble to blunt an early Giants drive into Oakland territory, among six stops, in eventual 28-10 victory at New York (Nov. 25)
  • Did not start regular-season finale at Denver (Dec. 30) due to stomach illness, though he did see action
  • Posted seven stops plus a pair of passes defensed in 38-24, Wild Card triumph over the N.Y. Jets (Jan. 12)
  • Made five tackles and knocked down a pass as Raiders suffered 16-13, OT loss in snowy Divisional playoff at New England (Jan. 19), a game most known for its enforcement of the "tuck" rule
2000 SeasonBack To Top
  • Led the Raiders in interceptions (four), passes defensed (13) and forced fumbles (three) while starting all 16 regular-season games for the third straight year
  • Also started in both Oakland postseason contests, Divisional game with Miami and AFC Championship with Baltimore
  • Additionally finished second on the team in tackles with a career-high 79, recovered one fumble and caught one pass for 8 yards
  • Chosen to his third consecutive Pro Bowl
  • Was named to the All-Pro team of Sports Illustrated, along with earning second-team honors from the Associated Press
  • Also was an All-AFC pick of Football News
  • Intercepted the Chargers' Ryan Leaf in the season opener against San Diego (Sept. 3)
  • Later picked off the first NFL pass attempt of Saints QB Aaron Brooks, leading to an Oakland TD, in 31-22 victory at New Orleans (Nov. 19); also recorded six solo stops and a season-high three passes defensed in Bayou contest
  • Forced a pair of fumbles to establish a career high, including one by Seahawks RB Ricky Watters late in the game, among five tackles at Seattle (Dec. 16)
  • Also intercepted the Seahawks' Kitna to stop another Seattle drive
  • Recovered a Sylvester Morris fumble in win at Kansas City (Oct. 15)
  • Forced a Tim Dwight fumble in victory vs. Atlanta (Nov. 26)
  • Posted three tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup in 27-0, Divisional playoff triumph over the Dolphins (Jan. 6); his second-quarter recovery of a Lamar Smith fumble inside Miami territory led to a touchdown that put the Raiders up 20-0
  • Contributed a pair of stops and knocked down a pass in 16-3, AFC Championship Game loss vs. Baltimore (Jan. 14)
1999 SeasonBack To Top
  • Started all 16 games for the second consecutive season
  • Earned a second straight Pro Bowl appearance, making his first career start
  • Also was a consensus All-Pro pick (Associated Press, PFW/PFWA)
  • Finished fourth on the team in tackles with 61, while additionally ranking second among Raiders with 15 passes defensed
  • Returned his lone interception of the year 15 yards for a touchdown in see-saw battle with Kansas City (Nov. 28), picking off Grbac in the third quarter for Oakland's final points
  • Recovered a second-quarter fumble to set up a score in blowout victory over Tampa Bay (Dec. 19)
  • Saw action on the offensive side of the ball for the first time as a professional when he lined up at wide receiver vs. San Diego (Nov. 14), making one reception for 19 yards (from Rich Gannon)
1998 SeasonBack To Top
  • Became the first rookie defensive back to start all 16 games for the Raiders in 27 years (last was Jack Tatum at safety in 1971)
  • Tied Eric Allen for the team lead in interceptions with five (also tied for 10th in the AFC), among a club-high 22 passes defensed
  • His INT total was the most by a Raiders rookie since Charles Phillips' six in 1975
  • Also paced the secondary - and was third among all Oakland defenders - with 64 tackles, along with contributing two forced fumbles
  • Was named NFL 'Defensive Rookie of the Year' by the Associated Press, Pro Football Weekly and Football Digest
  • Also was voted to his first Pro Bowl and was an all-rookie selection of PFW/Professional Football Writers of America
  • Forced a fumble among a season-high seven tackles in NFL debut, Sept. 6 at Kansas City
  • Picked off Cowboys' Jason Garrett deep in Raiders' territory for first pro INT during third quarter of 13-12 victory at Dallas (Sept. 27)
  • His 46-yard interception return touchdown (of the Cardinals' Plummer) - his first NFL score - gave Oakland a 16-14 lead it would not relinquish in 23-20 triumph at Arizona (Oct. 4)
  • Knocked down a career-high five passes, along with three tackles and a late interception of Craig Whelihan, in 17-10 victory at San Diego (Dec. 20)
  • Earned NFL 'Rookie of the Month' honors for December
  • Was the fourth player selected overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, by the Oakland Raiders
CollegeBack To Top
  • Was a three-year starter and letterman (1995-97) at the University of Michigan
  • Became a starter beginning with the second game of his true freshman season, going on to play in 34 straight games for the Wolverines before turning pro after his junior year
  • Voted as the 1997 Heisman Trophy recipient, becoming the first predominantly defensive player to win the award presented annually to the top collegiate player
  • Finished second in the nation in interceptions that year with eight, was a consensus All-American and was voted MVP of Michigan's '97 co-national championship squad
  • Also earned recognition as Walter Camp 'Player of the Year,' the 'Jim Thorpe Award' as the nation's best defensive back, the 'Bronko Nagurski Award' as the top collegiate defensive player and The Sporting News 'Player of the Year' in 1997
  • Twice was named Chevrolet 'Defensive Player of the Year' and an All-America selection (1996-97)
  • Chosen All-Big Ten all three years of his career, along with conference 'Defensive Player of the Year' in '97
  • Led the Wolverines in interceptions for three straight seasons, finishing his collegiate career with 18
  • Totaled 30 passes broken up, including a (then) school-record 15 in '96 among five interceptions
  • Also picked off five passes in 1995, when he earned Big Ten 'Freshman of the Year' recognition
  • A multi-faceted player, made spot contributions on offense as a receiver and on special teams as a return man
  • Returned 44 career punts, including 36 for 301 yards (8.4 avg.) the year he won the Heisman
  • Had 78-yard punt-return touchdown in 20-14 triumph over No. 4 Ohio State (Nov. 22, 1997), upping the Wolverines' mark to 11-0 en route to their perfect 12-0 season and being voted national champion by the Associated Press
PersonalBack To Top
  • Given name Charles C. Woodson
  • Born in Fremont, Ohio
  • Single
  • Was named Ohio's 'Mr. Football' as a senior at Ross High School in Fremont, Ohio
  • Finished prep career with the school's career records for rushing yards (3,861) and scoring (466 points), including 2,028 yards and 230 points his senior season, when he was a USA Today All-America selection
  • Accumulated 5,996 all-purpose yards over the course of his career
  • Also lettered twice in basketball as a guard as well as in track and field, participating as a sprinter, on the relay teams and in the long jump
  • Has some real estate interests in Washington D.C., Mississippi and Georgia
  • This past year, donated $150,000 for academic scholarships to the University of Michigan for students with financial needs studying kiniesology; with funds being matched by the Presidential Scholarship Challenge Program, the amount of endowed scholarships is $300,000 for students from communities where Woodson has ties - Fremont, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Oakland, Calif., and Green Bay. One of the scholarships will be in honor of Woodson's mother, Georgia, and will go to students in Ohio coming from single-parent households
  • Recently has gotten involved in the wine industry after spending time out in Napa Valley, Calif. while with the Raiders
  • Is leasing acres of vineyards out in Napa Valley to produce and bottle his cabernet called Twenty-Four by Charles Woodson
  • Has volunteered at a youth football camp held by his former Oakland teammate Zack Crockett, and has participated in events to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation as well as the Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Game
  • Lists Deep Cover as his favorite movie and Forty Million Dollar Slaves as his favorite book
  • Enjoys bowling and reading in his spare time
  • Also took up piano lessons for the first time last year
  • Trains during the offseason at Plex, a sports training facility in Houston
  • Splits residence between Orlando, Fla., and Atlanta, Ga.
Player StatsBack To Top
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumbles
Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
1998 Oakland 16 16 64 61 3 0 0 5 118 46t 1 22 2 0 0
1999 Oakland 16 16 61 52 9 0 0 1 15 15t 1 15 0 1 24
2000 Oakland 16 16 79 66 13 0 0 4 36 23 0 13 3 1 0
2001 Oakland 16 15 53 40 13 2 15 1 64 34 0 11 1 0 0
2002 Oakland 8 7 37 35 2 0 0 1 3 3 0 4 4 1 0
2003 Oakland 15 15 70 56 14 1 7 3 67 51 0 8 1 1 3
2004 Oakland 13 12 74 59 15 2½ 22 1 25 25 0 9 2 1 0
2005 Oakland 6 6 31 27 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 0
2006 Green Bay 16 16 63 51 12 1 9 8 61 23t 1 26 3 1 0
NFL totals (nine years) 122 119 532 447 85 6½ 53 25 389 51 3 112 17 6 27

Playoffs
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumbles
Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2000 Oakland 2 2 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0
2001 Oakland 2 2 12 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2002 Oakland 3 3 22 18 4 0 0 1 12 12 0 4 0 0 0
Postseason 7 7 39 30 9 0 0 1 12 12 0 9 0 1 0

Punt Returns
Year No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
2001 Oakland 4 0 47 11.8 16 0
2002 Oakland 4 1 6 1.5 4 0
2004 Oakland 1 0 4 4.0 4 0
2005 Oakland 3 0 20 6.7 15 0
2006 Green Bay 41 2 363 8.9 40 0
NFL totals 53 3 440 8.3 40 0
Postseason 1 2 -3 -3.0 -3 0

Additional statistics: Blocked Tim Seder FG attempt, vs. Dallas, 10/7/01. Returned kickoff for 10 yards at San Francisco, 12/10/06. Receptions - 1 for 19 yards in 1999; 1 for 8 yards in 2000; NFL total: 2 for 27 yards, 13.5 avg., LG 19. Career sacks - Matt Hasselbeck (2), Drew Bledsoe, Joey Harrington, Brad Johnson, Jake Plummer, Michael Vick (½).

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles
Total: 13, vs. Kansas City (12/5/04)
Interceptions: 2, twice at Chicago (10/5/03) & at Sea. (11/27/06)
Passes defensed: 5, at San Diego (12/20/98)

NFL debut: at Kansas City, 9/6/98, with Raiders
First NFL start: at Kansas City, 9/6/98, with Raiders
First interception: at Dallas, 9/27/98 (J.Garrett), with Raiders
First reception: vs. San Diego, 11/14/99 (R.Gannon), with Raiders
Last reception: vs. Kansas City, 10/15/00 (R.Gannon), with Raiders
Touchdowns (3): at Arizona, 10/4/98, 46-yard INT return (J.Plummer), with Raiders; vs. Kansas City, 11/28/99, 15-yard INT return (E.Grbac), with Raiders; at Miami, 10/22/06, 23-yard INT return (J.Harrington).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
1998: Selected after junior season by Oakland Raiders in first round (fourth overall) of '98 NFL Draft, April 18...Signed first contract, July 21.
2004: Designated franchise player by Oakland, Feb. 24...Re-signed by Oakland as franchise player, Sept. 1.
2005: Designated franchise player by Oakland, Feb. 22...Re-signed by Oakland as franchise player, March 7...Placed on injured reserve (leg), Dec. 29.
2006: Signed by Green Bay Packers as unrestricted free agent, May 1.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2012

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date OppInterceptionsSacksKick ReturnsPunt Returns
NoYdsAvgTDNoYdsAvgTDNoYdsAvgTD
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Sep 17, 2006 NO000.000000.003103.30
Sep 24, 2006 @DET000.000000.003248.00
Oct 2, 2006 @PHI000.000000.002178.50
Oct 8, 2006 STL000.000000.0022110.50
Oct 22, 2006 @MIA12323.011.0000.003248.00
Oct 29, 2006 ARI100.000000.0033712.30
Nov 5, 2006 @BUF000.000000.00000.00
Nov 12, 2006 @MIN000.000000.006437.20
Nov 19, 2006 NE000.000000.00155.00
Nov 27, 2006 @SEA231.500000.00000.00
Dec 3, 2006 NYJ100.000000.00000.00
Dec 10, 2006 @SF000.00011010.0024723.50
Dec 17, 2006 DET11818.000000.003144.70
Dec 21, 2006 MIN11414.000000.007486.90
Dec 31, 2006 @CHI133.000000.003299.70
2006 Totals8617.61111010.00413638.90
Sep 9, 2007 PHI000.000000.002136.50
Sep 16, 2007 @NYG000.000000.00284.00
Sep 23, 2007 SD000.000000.0044110.30
Sep 30, 2007 @MIN000.000000.004358.80
Oct 7, 2007 CHI000.000000.0033812.70
Oct 14, 2007 WAS100.000000.00471.80
Oct 29, 2007 @DEN000.000000.002136.50
Nov 4, 2007 @KC14646.010000.004328.00
Nov 11, 2007 MIN122.000000.004399.80
Nov 18, 2007 CAR100.000000.00382.70
Nov 22, 2007 @DET000.000000.0013434.00
Nov 29, 2007 @DAL000.000000.00000.00
Dec 9, 2007 OAK000.000000.00000.00
Dec 16, 2007 @STL000.000000.00000.00
Dec 23, 2007 @CHI000.000000.00000.00
Dec 30, 2007 DET000.000000.00000.00
2007 Totals44812.010000.00332688.10
Packers Totals121099.12111010.00746318.50

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau