Charles Woodson

This week we are taking it back to the NFL. During the annual Thanksgiving day game, the Lions matched up with the Packers, who came out with the 34-12 victory. One huge contributor to the victory and WHOA winner for the week is corner back Charles Woodson. 6'1 and 202lbs. Need I say more? He's ripped!

With two other Pro-Bowl defense man out of the game due to injuries, Woodson did what he does best. He ended his game with 2 interceptions (one returned 38 yards for a touchdown), a sack, 4 tackles, and a forced and recovered fumble. He also held Calvin Johnson, the Lions go-to wide receiver, to 2 receptions totaling 10 yards. Not bad for the veteran corner back!

But Woodson has played at an elite level for many years. Before his college years, Woodson attended Freemont Ross High School in his home town of Freemont. During his years there he was named Ohio's "Mr. Football" and USA Today's All-American selection. He also left his mark by setting the school record for rushing yards and scoring.

In 1995 after graduating from high school, Woodson played at the University of Michigan. His freshman year he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, All-Big Ten First Team by conference coaches, and Second Team All-Big Ten by the media. Since that year he started all but the first two games.

His Sophomore year at U of M led him to more records and rewards. He was an AP First Team All-American, All-Big Ten First Team by conference coaches and the media, Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. He also set the record for breaking up 15 passes.

In his Junior year as a Wolverine, Woodson helped lead the team to the Rose Bowl and win the National Championship. He also won the Heisman Trophy (third to do so at Michigan) and to this day is the only player in the history of NCAA Division I-A football to win it as a primarily defensive player. He also received the Jim Thorpe Award, after being a finalist the previous year. At the end of the year he decided to declare his eligibility for the draft. In the 1998 NFL Draft, Woodson was taken by the Oakland Raiders as a fourth pick in the first round.

In his first year as a Raider, he started every game. By the end of the year he was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

From then on things have looked up for Woodson. The only road block that he has come across was the turf toe he suffered his second year a shoulder injury he faced two years later and a broken leg in 2006. Considering the team record and new coach that was brought in for the Raiders, Woodson weighed his options and decided to sign a 7 year contract with the Packers in 2006 when his deal was up.

Woodson has put up astounding numbers since then. He has more interceptions, sacks, and touchdowns being a Packer for 4 years than he had as a Raider for 8 years. He just keeps improving. Statistically, Woodson had his best season the first year he came to the Packers (2006). He had a career high 8 interceptions and 26 passes defended. This season, he is on his way to breaking more records. He is currently tied in second place with Asante Samuel for the most interceptions this season with 7. First place is a tie between Jairus Byrd and Darren Sharper with 8 interceptions. But we still have 5 weeks left of play (if not more!). That leaves a lot of time for Woodson to top his best.

And NO we are not done with this hottie yet! In his spare time, Woodson likes to be with his son, read, bowl, and play piano. He also has a growing interest in the wine industry and has leased acres of vineyards in Nappa Valley, California (Thanks Raiders!). He also has his own signature wine named "Twentyfour" that comes in two varieties but is produced in small quantities.

He is also a VERY charitable man. Woodson has donated $150,000 for academic scholarships to the University of Michigan for students with financial needs studying kiniesology. On top of that he has volunteered at a youth football camp that former teammate Zack Crockett put on, and has contributed to events to benefit Donald Driver's Foundation and his celebrity softball game. Also, this year Woodson donated $2 million to the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for pediatric research. He spends time giving back to the community by visiting and donating to children in need.

Charles Woodson is HOTT! Can you get much better than this guy? Barely!

Well, I could go on forever about him but its time to wrap it up and save some hottness for the next WHOA winner. See you all next week!