Cornerback, Purdue, 1983–86
Rod Woodson
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Rod Woodson played cornerback at Purdue (1983–86). He was a consensus All‑American in 1986. The Pittsburgh Steelers took Woodson in the first round, No. 10 overall in the 1987 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
At a glance
Honors
The teams in those years
Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine 1987 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′0″ |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Arm length | 31″ |
| Hand size | 10½″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.29 s |
| 10-yard split | 1.51 s |
| Vertical jump | 36″ |
| Broad jump | 10′5″ |
| Bench press | 10 reps |
| 20-yard shuttle | 3.98 s |
Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
In the NFL
Pro Bowls: 11 (1989–94, 1996, 1999–2002) · First-team All-Pro (AP): 6 (1989–90, 1992–94, 2002) · Second-team All-Pro (AP): 2000
All-Pro teams: AP first team 1989–90, 1992–94, 2002; AP second team 2000; Pro Football Writers first team 1989–90, 1992–94, 2002; Sporting News first team 1989–90, 1992–94; NEA first team 1990, 1992; Pro Football Weekly first team 1989–90; and 1 more.
Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams by NFL season: rosters and honors, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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