Dwayne Donzell Woodruff (born February 18, 1957) is an American judge and former professional football player who played twelve seasons as a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he accumulated 37 interceptions after being selected in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL draft.
Woodruff was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL draft, after playing college football for the University of Louisville – Cardinals.
He made his NFL debut with the Steelers in September 1979, playing in all 16 games and making 2 interceptions in the postseason which were instrumental in the team's ascension to Super Bowl XIV.
In November 1989 vs. the Miami Dolphins, Woodruff returned a Carnell Lake fumble recovery which was lateraled to him for 21 yards and a touchdown tying the score 14–14; the Steelers went on to win 34–14.
The Do the Write Thing Challenge gives middle school students an opportunity to examine the impact of violence on their lives through classroom discussions and in written form.
By encouraging students to make personal commitments to do something about the problem, the program ultimately seeks to empower them to break the cycles of violence in their homes, schools and neighborhoods.
He is also a much sought after graduation and event speaker; having spoken in the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida and Alaska.