18 Facts About Saahdiq Charles

Saahdiq Charles was born on July 26,1999 and is an American professional football guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.

Saahdiq Charles played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Saahdiq Charles grew up in New Orleans until his family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, living in Houston, Valdosta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, before settling in Jackson, Mississippi.

Saahdiq Charles attended Madison-Ridgeland Academy, where he played offensive and defensive line on the football team.

Saahdiq Charles played in all 13 of the Tigers' games with nine starts as a true freshman in 2017 and was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team.

Saahdiq Charles started ten games at left tackle as a sophomore.

Saahdiq Charles was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round, 108th overall, of the 2020 NFL draft.

Saahdiq Charles signed his four-year rookie contract on July 22,2020.

Saahdiq Charles left the game in the first quarter due to a dislocated knee cap, and was placed on injured reserve on October 24,2020, ending his rookie season.

Saahdiq Charles had his second career start and his first at tackle in a Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos in 2021.

Saahdiq Charles was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on November 9,2021, but was placed back on the active roster seven days later.

Saahdiq Charles appeared in ten games during the 2021 season.

In Week 4 of the 2022 season, Saahdiq Charles took over at right guard after starter Trai Turner was benched.

Saahdiq Charles suffered a calf injury in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 28,2023.

Saahdiq Charles played 11 games during the 2023 season, all as starter.

On March 15,2024, Saahdiq Charles signed a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Saahdiq Charles was awarded the starting right guard position at the beginning of training camp, but Charles unexpectedly retired from football just a few days later for unknown reasons.

On March 12,2025, it was announced Saahdiq Charles was coming out of retirement.