Orson Charles (born January 27, 1991) is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia.
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High school career
Charles attended Riverview High School before transferring to Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida for his Sr. year, where he was a teammate of Aaron Murray. During a recruiting visit to the University of Florida in 2008, Charles accidentally dropped the school's 2006 National Championship Trophy, breaking the Waterford Crystal football. He played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
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College career
Charles was named a finalist for the 2011 John Mackey Award on November 21, 2011.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Charles was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, 116th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he played all 16 games, starting 6 of them, accumulating 8 receptions for 101 yards. In 2013 Charles played primarily at fullback; He played 13 games but started none and recorded one catch for eight yards.
New Orleans Saints
On September 23, 2014, Charles was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad.
Detroit Lions
On June 16, 2016, Charles was signed by the Detroit Lions. He was released on October 4, 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs
On May 31, 2017, Charles signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad the next day. He was released on October 7, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25, 2017. He was promoted to the active roster on November 28, 2017.
Legal troubles
Shortly before the 2012 NFL draft, Charles was arrested for a DUI.
On March 31, 2014, Charles was arrested for wanton endangerment in Richmond, Kentucky. Charles was pulled over by a police officer after another driver called in a complaint that Charles had shown a gun multiple times. In February 2015 Charles pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment and will enter a diversion program.
References
External links
- Georgia Bulldogs bio
Source of article : Wikipedia
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