Charles Woodson

Charles C. Woodson (born October 7, 1976) was cornerback for Michigan from 1985 through 1997. He played as punt returner and occasionally at wide receiver.

1995 season
Woodson had 5 interceptions in 1995. He became a starter after the second game. Woodson was selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Year

1996 season
Woodson made 5 interceptions. As a punt returner, Woodson returned 11 punts for 106 yards. As a receiver, Woodson caught 13 passes for 164 yards and had a touchdown.

1997 season
Woodson had 8 interceptions. As a punt returner, Woodson returned 33 punts for 283 yards and lone touchdown. As a receiver, Woodson caught 11 passes for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns.

One of Woodson's interceptions came in the Michigan State game, where he made a spectacular one handed interception. Woodson's lone punt return touchdown came in the Ohio State game, where he returned it 73 yards.

1997 Heisman Trophy voting
Woodson became the first, and still the only, primary defensive player to win the Heisman.

Woodson became the third Wolverine to win the Heisman Trophy. Along with Tom Harmon (1940) and Desmond Howard (1991).