Abe Woodson

Who is Abe Woodson?

Abraham Benjamin Woodson is a former American football cornerback and kick returner who played nine seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the San Francisco 49ers. He also spent two years with the St. Louis Cardinals. As a kick returner, there were few who were better. Of all kick returners in NFL history, his average of 28.7 yards per return is well ahead of any others who have returned over 5000 yards worth of kicks. He had 193 returns for 5538 yards. He was also dangerous on punt returns, averaging 9 yards a return in his prime with the 49ers. Woodson played high school football for Austin High School in Chicago Illinois. Prior to joining the NFL, he played at the University of Illinois.

After leaving football, he worked as a life insurance agent. He currently lives in Las Vegas where he serves as a prison minister in connection with the Church of Christ.