Rod Woodson

Rod Woodson was born on March 10, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to his African-American father, the late James Woodson, and his Caucasian mother, Linda Jo Doerflein. Roderick Kevin Woodson is his birth name, according to his bio. Joe and Jamie are his two older brothers.

Rod and his brothers grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood, where his family faced discrimination because of their mixed ethnicity. Rod attended Fort Wayne Snider High School before enrolling at West Lafayette as a Parade All American recruit. For Purdue University, he set numerous defensive records and finished his college career as a consensus All-America defensive back.

What is Rod Woodson’s net worth?

The former football player has amassed a net worth of $7 million over the course of his career. He must have made a sizable salary to have amassed a net worth in the millions.

Who are Rod Woodson’s wife and children?

Rod’s mother taught him about family values and the importance of family in one’s life. His mother, however, was not the only woman in his life who instilled in him the value of solicitude.

He married Nikki Michelle in 1992, and she taught him a lot about compassion and mercy. His wife was by his side during the good, bad, and ugly times of his life. That could be why the couple has maintained a strong bond over the years, even celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2018.

They currently have five children: two sons and three daughters. Jairus and Demitrius are their sons, and Nemiah, Marikah, and Tia are their daughters.

Rod gets along well with all of his children and enjoys spending quality time with his entire family. As evidenced by his numerous posts about each of his children, he supports them in whatever endeavor they choose in life.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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