Darren Woodson: Pick #37 in the 1992 NFL Draft

Darren Woodson is a former safety out of Arizona State, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 37th overall pick (round 2) in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 178 regular-season games from 1992 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Dallas Cowboys. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1992

Round

Round 2

Pick

37th overall

Team

Dallas Cowboys

Position

S

College

Arizona State

Darren Woodson Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection, 3× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 11 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 1992 draft class in career Approximate Value (81).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
178	11	23

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	DAL	15	63	11	4	1	1	2	6	1
2000	DAL	11	61	10	2	0	0	2	4	1
2001	DAL	16	69	11	8	0	0	3	8	1
2002	DAL	9	40	9	3	0	0	1	2	2
2003	DAL	16	54	21	0	1	0	1	16	1
Since 1999		67	287	62	17	2	1	9	36	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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