1. Orson Charles was born on January 27,1991 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and fullback in the National Football League.
25 Facts About Orson Charles
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Orson Charles played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, earning first-team All-American honors as a tight end in 2011.
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Orson Charles played in the 2009 US Army All-American Bowl.
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Orson Charles was named a finalist for the 2011 John Mackey Award on November 21,2011.
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Orson Charles was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, 116th overall, of the 2012 NFL draft.
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In 2013 Orson Charles played primarily at fullback; He played 13 games but started none and recorded one catch for eight yards.
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Orson Charles was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on September 1,2014.
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On September 23,2014, Orson Charles was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad.
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On June 16,2016, Orson Charles was signed by the Detroit Lions.
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On May 31,2017, Orson Charles signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Orson Charles was waived on September 2,2017 and was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad the next day.
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Orson Charles was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25,2017.
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Orson Charles was promoted to the active roster on November 28,2017.
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Orson Charles was waived by the Chiefs on May 3,2018.
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On July 30,2018, Orson Charles signed with the Cleveland Browns.
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Orson Charles made the Browns final roster as the team's fourth tight end.
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Orson Charles appeared on the 2018 Pro Bowl ballot as a fullback, and Browns coaches have signaled they view him as such.
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The Browns placed Orson Charles on injured reserve with an ankle injury on December 13,2018.
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Orson Charles was re-signed on November 19,2019, but was released three days later.
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Orson Charles was drafted in the 6th round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders, but did not sign with the team.
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Shortly before the 2012 NFL Draft, Orson Charles was arrested for a DUI.
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On March 31,2014, Orson Charles was arrested for wanton endangerment in Richmond, Kentucky.
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Orson Charles was pulled over by a police officer after another driver called in a complaint that Orson Charles had shown a gun multiple times.
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In February 2015 Orson Charles pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment and will enter a diversion program.
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On July 16,2022, Orson Charles was arrested for pulling a gun on off-duty police officers in Tampa, Florida.