An undersized linebacker who wore #6 in college, Woodson was coached by ASU linebackers coach Lovie Smith, future NFL head coach. As a sophomore in 1989, he was voted the team's "Most Improved" player, after leading it in total tackles (122) and tackles for loss (5), including a 16 tackle game against Stanford University .

Oct 31, 2014 · Arizona State football greats Eric Allen and Darren Woodson were formally inducted into the school's football Ring of Honor on Friday at a legends luncheon and will be introduced during...

Feb 9, 2023 · Held to ASU’s modified enforcement of Proposition 48, Darren Woodson couldn’t play or practice with the program as an academically ineligible walk-on during the 1987-88 season — before he became a three-year starter, before he won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, and before he was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Aug 29, 2014 · The Arizona State University Alumni Association and the Sun Devil Club will welcome Eric Allen and Darren Woodson to the ASU Ring of Honor at its Oct. 31 Legends Luncheon. “Our football program has a storied legacy, and Eric and Darren played a big part in shaping it,” says Ray Anderson, vice president for university athletics.

Aug 10, 2016 · After walking on to the Arizona State football team in 1988, Darren Woodson flipped a four-year collegiate career into a 13-year professional tenure. Woodson was born …

Jan 5, 2023 · Darren Woodson, a three-year defensive starter at Arizona State who went on to win three Super Bowls during 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, is among 15 finalists announced for the Pro...

Sep 22, 2010 · ASU legends Eric Allen and Darren Woodson will be available on Saturday, Sept. 25 to meet and greet fans at the Sports Illustrated tent.

Jan 5, 2023 · Darren Woodson developed a reputation in the NFL as a fast, skillful, and versatile safety for the Dallas Cowboys. He entered the league as a rapid defender on the dominating Dallas Cowboys...

Feb 10, 2017 · Darren, a Phoenix native, was a second-round pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. He was a converted linebacker at Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor of science in justice studies. He was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame and the Arizona State University Athletic Ring of Honor.

A product of Arizona State University, Woodson quickly established himself as a reliable presence in the Cowboys' defensive backfield. Known for his hard-hitting style and exceptional ability to read the game, Woodson played as a safety throughout his career.