DB · Houston Texans
John Charles
Age 82 · 183 cm (6'0") · 93 kg · Born May 9, 1944 · Purdue
NFL career
1974
debut year
1974
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Purdue
Other "Charles" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Purdue alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Purdue.
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Aidan O'Connell
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Cory Trice Jr.
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DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of John Charles.
Born on May 9
Willie Germany
1948 · New England Patriots
Frank Manumaleuga
1956 · Kansas City Chiefs
Wayne Smith
1957 · Minnesota Vikings
Don Smith
1957 · New York Jets
Brad Budde
1958 · Kansas City Chiefs
Chy Davidson
1959 · New York Jets
Paul Sverchek
1961 · Minnesota Vikings
Rusty Hilger
1962 · Seattle Seahawks