Saahdiq Charles Explained

Saahdiq Charles
Number:77
Position:Guard
Birth Date:26 July 1999
Birth Place:Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:321
High School:Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, Mississippi)
College:LSU (2017–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:108
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:35
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:18
Pfr:CharSa00

Saahdiq Charles (born July 26, 1999) is an American former football guard who played in four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was selected by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Charles was a member of the LSU team that won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Early years

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.[1] Charles attended Madison-Ridgeland Academy, where he played offensive and defensive line on the football team.[2] [3] A 4-star recruit according to rivals.com, Charles committed to play college football at LSU over offers from Florida, Memphis, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee, among others.[4] [5]

College career

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 (SEC) All-Freshman team. He started ten games at left tackle as a sophomore.[6]

During his junior season, Charles was suspended for the entirety of the Tigers' non-conference schedule due to a violation of team rules, but started the final nine games of the season at left tackle as the Tigers won the 2020 National Championship.[7] [8] Following the end of the season, Charles declared for the 2020 NFL draft, forgoing his senior season.[9]

Professional career

Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders

Charles was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round, 108th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract on July 22, 2020.[11] After missing the first five games of the season due to injury, Charles made his NFL debut in the Week 6 game against the New York Giants. Despite taking reps in training camp at offensive tackle, the team started him at left guard replacing Wes Martin, who had struggled in first five games as the starter.[12] Charles left the game in the first quarter due to a dislocated knee cap,[13] and was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2020.[14]

Charles had his second career start and his first at tackle in a Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos in 2021.[15] He was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on November 9, 2021,[16] but was placed back on the active roster seven days later.[17] In the Week 15 and Week 16 games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, respectively, Charles started at right guard in place of Brandon Scherff who was on the team's COVID-19 reserve list.

In Week 4 of the 2022 season, Charles took over at right guard after starter Trai Turner was benched. Following the game, Charles started at right guard for three straight games before Turner returning to the starting lineup in Week 8.[18] On January 6, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve.[19]

In the 2023 offseason, Charles beat out Chris Paul and won the starting left guard position.[20] He suffered a calf injury in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 28, 2023.[21] He was activated on December 15.

Tennessee Titans

On March 15, 2024, Charles signed with the Tennessee Titans.[22] On August 6, the Titans placed Charles on the reserve/retired list.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edholm . Eric . February 26, 2020 . LSU's Saahdiq Charles tries to put 'selfish and stupid mistake' behind him at NFL scouting combine . May 29, 2023 . Yahoo Sports.
  2. Web site: Cleveland . Tyler . January 8, 2020 . Guarding the Best: Former MRA Patriot to play for college football championship . May 29, 2023 . Madison County Journal.
  3. Web site: Boudwin . Julie . May 19, 2016 . Katrina forced 2017 recruit Saahdiq Charles to Mississippi, but LSU could bring him home . May 29, 2023 . The Times-Picayune.
  4. Web site: Sammon . Will . May 24, 2016 . Saahdiq Charles commits to LSU over Mississippi State . May 29, 2023 . The Clarion-Ledger.
  5. Web site: Saahdiq Charles, 2017 Offensive Guard . August 31, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  6. Web site: Kubena . Brooks . August 9, 2019 . LSU's Saahdiq Charles, latecomer to left tackle, is prepared for a breakout season . May 29, 2023 . The Advocate.
  7. Web site: West . Glen . March 27, 2020 . Road to the Pros: LSU Tackle Saahdiq Charles' Off the Field Concerns Could Supersede On Field Talent . May 29, 2023 . SI.com.
  8. Web site: Shipp . Sonny . April 14, 2020 . CBSSports.com analyst likes Saahdiq Charles more than scouts do . May 29, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  9. Web site: Lindsley . Amanda . January 15, 2020 . LSU's Saahdiq Charles declares for NFL Draft . May 29, 2023 . WFAB.com.
  10. News: Stackpole . Kyle . Redskins Draft Tackle Saahdiq Charles With Fourth-Round Pick . April 25, 2020 . Redskins.com . April 25, 2020.
  11. News: Fortier . Sam . Jhabvala . Nicki . No. 2 overall pick Chase Young signs with Washington . Washington Post . July 23, 2020 . July 23, 2020.
  12. Web site: Washington is giving Charles practice reps at guard due to 'need'. NBCSports.com. October 16, 2020. Peter. Hailey. October 19, 2020.
  13. Web site: Reports: Saahdiq Charles could return after bye week, after suffering dislocated kneecap. Radio.com. Chris. Lingebach. October 19, 2020. October 19, 2020.
  14. Web site: Washington Places Saahdiq Charles, Antonio Gandy-Golden On IR; Pulls 2 WRs From Practice Squad. Washington Commanders. October 24, 2020. February 2, 2022. May 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220517203731/https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-places-saahdiq-charles-antonio-gandy-golden-injured-reserve. dead.
  15. Web site: Manning . Bryan . November 2, 2021 . Snap counts from Washington's Week 8 loss . May 29, 2023 . USAToday.com.
  16. Web site: Manning . Bryan . Washington offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles placed on COVID list . Washington Football Wire . November 10, 2021 . USA Today . November 10, 2021.
  17. Web site: November 16, 2021 . Washington places Chase Young on IR amid multiple roster moves . November 16, 2021 . Washington Commanders . February 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203035921/https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-places-chase-young-on-ir-amid-multiple-roster-moves . dead .
  18. Web site: Hailey . Peter . October 6, 2022 . Charles, Turner and Washington's changing of the (right) guard . May 29, 2023 . NBCSports.com.
  19. Web site: Commanders.com. Commanders place Saahdiq Charles, Benjamin St-Juste on IR. January 6, 2023. January 7, 2023. Zach. Selby.
  20. News: Former Washington offensive lineman is a big fan of Saahdiq Charles. USAToday.com. Bryan. Manning. September 6, 2023. September 17, 2023.
  21. Web site: Commanders elevate LB Jabril Cox from practice squad as part of several other roster moves. Selby, Zach. Commanders.com. October 28, 2023.
  22. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms With OL Saahdiq Charles. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. March 15, 2024.
  23. Web site: Titans OL Saahdiq Charles Retires. August 6, 2024. ProFooballRumors.com. en.

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