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  1. Learn about Charles Woodson, the only defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy in 1997 while playing for Michigan. He also had a successful NFL career with the Raiders and Packers, winning the Super Bowl, the Defensive Player of the Year award, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  2. www.heisman.com › heisman-winners › charles-woodsonCharles Woodson - Heisman

    Charles Woodson is the only player to win the Heisman playing both offense and defense since 1960. He led Michigan to a national title and was drafted by the Raiders in 1998.

  3. Dec 8, 2023 · ESPN. Charles Woodson, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss and the epic 1997 Heisman race. A Northern Illinois stunner, a Cy-Hawk thriller and the week chaos returned to college football. Buffs fall...

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    • Chris Low, ESPN Senior Writer
  4. Dec 9, 2016 · In 1997 Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, and Ryan Leaf for the Heisman Trophy, becoming the only primarily defensive player to ever win the award.

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  5. Mar 20, 2023 · Relive the 1997 campaign of Charles Woodson, the first defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy in 60 years. See how he dominated as a cornerback, receiver and punt returner for Michigan and earned the award with his spectacular plays.

  6. Dec 11, 2023 · Woodson, Michigan's third player to win the Heisman, finished within less than 300 points between Manning, still considered one of the tightest contests in the award's history.

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  8. At the University of Michigan, he entered the starting lineup in Week 2 of his freshman season and never looked back, earning All-Big Ten honors three times, All-America twice and the 1997 Heisman Trophy as a junior before declaring for the NFL Draft.

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