Domenic Centofanti

The NFL is making a list of the best players to ever play their respective positions in celebration of the league's 100th season.

Earlier this week, the league unveiled their list of cornerbacks.

Mel Blount, Willie Brown, Darrell Green, Mike Haynes, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Deion Sanders, and Rod Woodson made the list.

There are arguments for other players to make the list, but the most notable omission is former Packers and Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson.

Woodson was the 4th overall pick in the 1998 draft out of the University of Michigan.

College accolades likely weren't considered for this list, but in Woodson's case they're hard to ignore. Woodson led the 1997 Michigan Wolverines to a national championship while taking home the Heisman Trophy.

In beating out Peyton Manning, Woodson remains the lone defensive player to win the award.

Once he got into the NFL, Woodson's skill set was on full display as soon as he was drafted. Woodson had the unique ability to play all over the formation. During his first stint in Oakland, Woodson played primarily outside cornerback, but did do some things as a deep safety, and slot defender. That's something that became more valuable as his career progressed.

Woodson finished his first stint in Oakland with 17 interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. In addition to his propensity to intercept the ball, Woodson was a menace at forcing fumbles. He had 14.

Woodson fell out of favor in Oakland due to injuries and a declining attitude. When Woodson hit the free agent market, only two teams showed interest. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to play safety. The other was the Green Bay Packers. They wanted him to play his natural position of cornerback.

Woodson got a big deal that raised some eyebrows at the time. Woodson famously did not want to come to Green Bay.

George Koonce told the organization that Woodson was a Packer, he just didn't know it yet.

Eventually, Woodson would come to find out that being in Green Bay was the best thing for his career. Woodson flourished into the player he once was, but also the leader in the locker room.

Woodson was one of the big voices that helped lead the transition in Green Bay from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers.

Woodson had the best season of his career in 2009. He finished the season with nine interceptions, four forced fumbles, and three touchdowns. Woodson was the best player on a defense that finished near the top of the league, but disappointed in the playoffs. Kurt Warner shredded the Packers defense in that postseason.

Woodson had the accolades, but was searching for one more thing. Woodson had never won a Super Bowl. He had played in one, but was embarrassed by Tampa Bay.

Woodson's full skill set was on display that season. Woodson became a slot cornerback that was especially effective at blitzing in Dom Capers' scheme. His presence allowed the Packers to manipulate coverage throughout the rest of the field.

Perhaps more importantly, Woodson became the leader during the 2010 championship season. Woodson had one of those voices that just resonated. When he speaks, you almost feel prompted to stop and listen to what he's saying.

That was on full display during his NFC Championship Game speech. Look at all of the players. They're all intently listening to every word he says. It's a quality that not everyone has. Woodson did.

The Packers would win the Super Bowl two weeks later.

Eventually, Woodson would make his way back to Oakland after being released by Green Bay. Everyone thought he was done, but Woodson had a few more good seasons left in him.

When his career was finished, he had 65 interceptions, 11 pick-sixes, 33 forced fumbles, and 18 fumble recoveries.

Woodson was the complete player. He was a willing tackler. He was physical at the line of scrimmage. You could send him on blitzes. You could throw him on an island and have him shadow the opposing team's best receiver.

You could use him as a rover in the secondary and allow him to make plays. Woodson was almost the perfect combination of coverage and play maker.

There is no list of best cornerbacks to play the game that can't include a player the caliber of Woodson.