Charles Washington (defensive back, born 1993) facts for kids
| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | March 10, 1993 Encino, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Crespi Carmelite (Encino, California) |
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| College: | Fresno State (2012–2015) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||
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Charles Washington was born on March 10, 1993. He is an American football player who plays as a safety. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. After college, he joined the Detroit Lions as a player who wasn't chosen in the main draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Charles Washington grew up in Encino, California. He played high school football at Crespi Carmelite High School. In his senior year (2010), he was a star player. He made many tackles and caught 5 interceptions. He also scored 4 touchdowns. Because of his great playing, he was named the league's best defensive player.
College Football Career
Charles played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. He was on the team from 2012 to 2015. In 2011, he was "redshirted," meaning he practiced but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience.
He played in 12 games in 2012. He made 8 solo tackles and helped with 5 others. He also broke up 2 passes. He even returned a blocked extra point for two points! He earned good grades and was recognized for his academic work.
In 2013, Charles started all 13 games. He made 50 solo tackles and had 2 sacks. He also caught 1 interception and forced 1 fumble. He played both strong safety and cornerback. He again received academic honors.
He started all 14 games in 2014. He made 61 solo tackles and caught 2 interceptions. He also broke up 7 passes. He played different positions, including cornerback, safety, and nickelback. He continued to earn academic awards.
In 2015, Charles played in 11 games, starting all of them. He made 31 solo tackles and had 1 sack. He also broke up 6 passes. He played both cornerback and strong safety. He earned academic recognition for the fourth time.
Overall, Charles played in 50 college games, starting 38 of them. He made a total of 202 tackles and caught 3 interceptions. After his college career, he took part in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He studied criminology corrections at Fresno State.
Professional Football Career
Before the 2016 NFL draft, experts thought Charles was one of the top cornerbacks. He showed his athletic skills at Fresno State's Pro Day.
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
4.48 s | 1.58 s | 2.56 s | 4.48 s | 7.23 s | 41 in (1.04 m) |
10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) |
18 reps | |||
| All values from Fresno State Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Detroit Lions
Charles Washington was not chosen in the 2016 NFL Draft. However, the Detroit Lions signed him as a free agent on May 6, 2016. He was later placed on the team's practice squad. He signed a new contract with the Lions in January 2017.
In 2018, Charles played in 13 games for the Lions. He was later placed on injured reserve in December 2018. He was released by the Lions in August 2019.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 1, 2019, the Arizona Cardinals picked up Charles Washington. This meant he joined their team.
He re-signed with the Cardinals in March 2020. He signed another one-year contract with them in March 2021. He was placed on injured reserve in September 2021 due to a hamstring injury. He was able to play again in December.
In May 2022, Charles re-signed with the Cardinals once more. He was placed on injured reserve in September 2022. He returned to play in November of that year.
