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Michigan Legend’s Son Gets Scholarship Offer From Wolverines

Charles Woodson Jr. could soon be playing football in Ann Arbor.

Mike Kadlick

Charles Woodson at Michigan Stadium.
Charles Woodson at Michigan Stadium. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Like father, like son.

Charles Woodson Jr., the eldest child of longtime NFL defensive back Charles Woodson, announced on social media on Wednesday night that he's received an offer to play college football at the University of Michigan—his father's alma mater.

Woodson Jr.—Class of 2027—plays for Lake Nona High School in Orlando, Fla. The 5'11", 155-pounder is a four-star recruit and is currently ranked as the 23rd-best safety in his class according to 247Sports. He also received offers from Delaware, Florida State, Iowa State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Sacramento State, Syracuse, and Texas A&M.

His father Charles, of course, is a Michigan legend. He played three seasons in Ann Arbor with the Wolverines and won the 1997 Heisman Trophy as the first predominantly defensive player to do so. He finished his college career with 18 interceptions and went on to become the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft, a nine-time Pro Bowler, an eight-time All-Pro, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

Now? His son will look to follow in his footsteps.

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MIKE KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University. Kadlick is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.

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