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Orson Charles
Orson Charles (born January 27, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, earning first-team All-American honors as a tight end in 2011. Early lifeCharles attended Riverview High School before transferring to Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida for his senior 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.[1] He played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. College careerCharles was named a finalist for the 2011 John Mackey Award on November 21, 2011.[2] Professional career
Cincinnati BengalsCharles was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, 116th overall, of the 2012 NFL draft.[5] 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.[6] Tennessee TitansCharles was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on September 1, 2014. He was released on September 9, 2014.[7] New Orleans SaintsOn September 23, 2014, Charles was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. Detroit LionsOn June 16, 2016, Charles was signed by the Detroit Lions.[8] He was released on October 4, 2016.[9] Kansas City ChiefsOn May 31, 2017, Charles signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[10] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was released on October 7, 2017.[13] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25, 2017. He was promoted to the active roster on November 28, 2017.[14] He was waived by the Chiefs on May 3, 2018.[15] Cleveland BrownsOn July 30, 2018, Charles signed with the Cleveland Browns.[16] He made the Browns final roster as the team's fourth tight end. Despite being listed as a tight end, Charles had lined up primarily as a fullback throughout the 2018 season. He appeared on the 2018 Pro Bowl ballot as a fullback, and Browns coaches have signaled they view him as such.[17] The Browns placed Charles on injured reserve with an ankle injury on December 13, 2018.[18] On April 3, 2019, Charles re-signed with the Browns.[19] The Browns waived Charles on August 11, 2019. Denver BroncosOn August 21, 2019, Charles signed with the Denver Broncos.[20] He was released on August 31, 2019.[21] He was re-signed on November 19, 2019, but was released three days later.[22] Charles was drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders,[23] but did not sign with the team. Legal troublesShortly before the 2012 NFL Draft, Charles was arrested for a DUI.[24] 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.[24] In February 2015 Charles pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment and will enter a diversion program.[25] On July 16, 2022, Charles was arrested for pulling a gun on off-duty police officers in Tampa, Florida.[26] References
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