65. Darren Woodson

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Darren Woodson arrived in Dallas as one of the Draft Picks acquired in the Herschel Walker trade, and the 2nd Rounder from Arizona State wasted little time establishing himself as a force in the Cowboys Secondary, even though he was a Linebacker in college.  A member of the All-Rookie Team, Woodson aided Dallas to a win in Super Bowl XXVII and subsequently Super Bowl XXVIII and in the season after he would begin a three-year streak of First Team All-Pros and five year run of Pro Bowls.  This period would also see Woodson win his third Super Bowl (XXX). 

He would play his entire career with the Cowboys (1992-03) and in 2015, would be named to the prestigious Cowboys Ring of Honor.  It can easily be argued that Woodson's coverage skills and tackling ability played a considerable role in that mini-dynasty that Dallas had in the early 90s, and it does not occur without him.  Woodson is one of the best playmakers in Dallas defenive history, and that covers a lot of ground, much like Woodson himself!

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
  • Position: Safety
  • Games Played: 178
  • Notable Statistics: 23 Interceptions
    271 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    12 Forced Fumbles
    11 Fumble Recoveries
    5 Fumble Recovery Yards
    11.0 Quarterback Sacks
    967 Combined Tackles
    639 Solo Tackles*
    140 Assisted Tackles*
    26 Tackles for Loss**
    100 Approximate Value

    16 Playoff Games
    3 Interceptions
    24 Interception Return Yards
    48 Combined Tackles
    45 Solo Tackles*
    3 Assisted Tackles*
    2 Tackles for Loss**

    *Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles were not statistcs until the 1994 Season.
    **Tackles for Loss was not a statistic until the 1999 Season.
  • Played For: Dallas Cowboys
  • College: Arizona State
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 37th Overall in 1992
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (Dallas Cowboys XXVII, XXVIII & XXX)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1994, 1995 & 1996)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 & 1998)
    All-Rookie (1992)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (1) (1998)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 90. Solo Tackles: 813
    98. Combined Tackles: 951
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: 2023, 2024 & 2025

Should Darren Woodson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 81.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 10.8%
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