BREAKING: Charles Woodson Returns to Michigan as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Backs Mentor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In a stunning and emotional return to his alma mater, Charles Woodson is officially back at the University of Michigan — this time as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Backs Mentor. The Wolverines announced the blockbuster hire on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves through the college football world.
Woodson, one of the most decorated players in Michigan football history, returns to Ann Arbor with a clear mission: to bring leadership, championship experience, and elite defensive insight to a program seeking sustained dominance.
“This is home,” said Woodson during his introductory press conference. “Michigan made me who I am. Now it’s time for me to give everything I have to help this program reach even greater heights.”
The 1997 Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer will work directly with Michigan’s secondary while serving as a key voice in the overall leadership of the team. He joins Head Coach Sherrone Moore’s staff as one of the most high-profile additions in recent memory.
Moore, entering his first full season as head coach, expressed excitement over the addition of a living legend. “There’s no better example of excellence, toughness, and Michigan tradition than Charles Woodson,” Moore said. “His presence will elevate everything we do, especially with our young defensive backs.”
Woodson’s legacy at Michigan is iconic. As a three-year starter from 1995 to 1997, he helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship while becoming the only primarily defensive player to ever win the Heisman. His versatility, leadership, and big-game performances made him a fan favorite and cemented his status as one of college football’s greatest.
After a 17-year NFL career that included nine Pro Bowls, a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers, and a Defensive Player of the Year award, Woodson has remained connected to the game through broadcasting and philanthropy. Now, he brings that experience back to the collegiate level.
Michigan’s secondary — already considered one of the nation’s best — now gains the mentorship of an NFL legend with firsthand experience at the highest levels of the sport.
For Wolverines fans, Woodson’s return is more than just a strategic hire — it’s a spiritual homecoming. As Michigan gears up for another playoff run, the presence of No. 2 on the sidelines brings renewed energy, expectation, and a reminder of the program’s proud heritage.
Charles Woodson is back in maize and blue. And Michigan football just got a whole lot stronger.
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