

In 2015, he shared his experience including being invited to participate in the Special Olympics: " I was afraid. Ĭharles has reported being diagnosed with a learning disability as a child, having difficulty reading, and being mocked and teased. He is the all-time leader in yards per carry among players with at least 1,000 carries with 5.38 yards per carry. However, injuries would take their toll and lead to him appearing in just five games in 20, and he was eventually released by the team.Ĭharles then briefly played for the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars.
JAMAAL CHARLES PRO
Over the next several seasons he would make four Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams, and would lead the league in rushing touchdowns in 2013. Shortly thereafter, Johnson was released, leaving Charles as Kansas City's starting halfback. In his second year, Charles rushed 190 times for 1,120 yards, despite only starting 10 games after Johnson was suspended. His breakout season came the following year in 2009. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.Ĭharles's first year as a Chief was hardly in the spotlight as a backup to halfback Larry Johnson, Charles rushed only 67 times for 357 yards. Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football running back.

When he made a seventy six yard touchdown. In the 2009 season, Jamaal Charles achieved what was considered the longest runs in the history of the In his second year with the team, he replaced Larry Johnson as starting halfback when Johnson was released. During his rookie year he still impressed fans with his 5.3 yard per carry average.

Post draft he served as number three behind Larry Johnson and Kolby Smith. He attended college at the University of Texas where he joined the football team of the school, the He was selected by the team in the 2008 NFL Draft when he decided to forgo his senior year of college. Jamaal Charles is the current running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.
