 As a professional, he played nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and one with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League.In 1968, Woodeshick was the NFL's third leading rusher with 947 yards, was named Second Team All-NFL by the Associated Press, and played in the Pro Bowl at the end of the season.He made an uncredited appearance as a member of the 325th Evac in the climactic football game in the film "M*A*S*H".