A standout defensive player, Woodruff led or co-led the Steelers in interceptions for 5 different seasons: 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 & 1989 and is ranked 5th on the Steelers All-time list with 37 Interceptions. He is also ranked on the Steelers All-time list for Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns with 3; his longest touchdown return of 78 yards vs. the Miami Dolphins in December 1988, put the Steelers ahead 7–0 and ignited the Steelers to a 40–24 win.
A notable defensive player, Woodruff headed or co-headed the Steelers in interceptions for 5 different seasons: 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988 & 1989 and is ranked 5th on the Steelers All-time list with 37 Interceptions. He is also ranked on the Steelers All-time list for Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns with 3; his longest touchdown return of 78 yards vs. the Miami Dolphins in December 1988, put the Steelers ahead 7–0 and ignited the Steelers to a 40–24 win.