Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson make Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders security Charles Woodson turned the primary member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Saturday evening.
The Heisman Trophy winner from Michigan was introduced early within the NFL Honors present on CBS.
Woodson performed in 254 video games over 18 seasons, making sudden impression because the defensive rookie of the yr for the Packers.
His 65 interceptions is tied for fifth in league historical past and contains no less than one in every of his professional seasons. He led the NFL in interceptions twice, with 9 in 2009 and 7 in 2011.
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Detroit Lions broad receiver Calvin Johnson joined Woodson a couple of minutes later through the present. Johnson, identified at Megatron, performed from 2007-2015 with seven seasons of gaining no less than 1,000 yards in receptions. He led the league twice in receiving yardage. When he retired, he held NFL data for receiving yards in a season (1,964) and most consecutive video games with 100 or extra yards (eight).
Joining Woodson and Johnson was Drew Pearson, an undrafted free agent receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973-83 who was named to the league’s 1970’s all-decade staff.
The Class is predicted to be headlined by former Indianapolis and Denver quarterback Peyton Manning.
Other awards:
— Titans operating again Derrick Henry was named AP offensive participant of the yr.
— The Rams’ Aaron Donald was named AP defensive participant of the yr for the third time.
— AP offensive rookie of the yr went to Justin Herbert of the Chargers. Washington edge rusher Chase Young was AP defensive rookie of the yr.
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