Rod Woodson was drafted No. 10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 238 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 142 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 238
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1422nd at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 11
- All-Pro
- 6
The pick
How Rod Woodson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
238 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 142 career approximate value
- Games played
- 238
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1422nd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9869% of career value
- Final season
- 200316 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Woodson.
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
Miami · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
BYU
Nebraska
Other DB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Woodson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rod Woodson is a Defensive back out of Purdue selected No. 10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 238 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 142 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rod Woodson drafted?
Rod Woodson was selected No. 10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rod-woodson.
What college did Rod Woodson play for?
Rod Woodson played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Rod Woodson's NFL career turn out?
238 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 142 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rod-woodson.