Edward "Charles" Dillon Jr. (born January 30, 1986) is a former

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player. Charles Dillon was raised in

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and learned to play football at an early age. He honed his talents on the Hueneme High School football team in

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. During his teen years, Charles Dillon was a star in football, track, and basketball though his heart was most in the latter. Charles Dillon was a varsity letter winner four years on the football team despite playing a wide variety of positions. Due to his athleticism, Charles Dillon was a first-team All Pacific View League pick in 2003. He was specifically selected for his wide receiver skills that season after totaling over 700 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Dillon played his college career at

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for his freshman and sophomore year, before transferring to

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for junior and senior years.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Dillon went undrafted in 2008, but shortly after the draft, he received a call from the Indianapolis Colts telling him that he had been signed. Dillon had impressed the Colts, however his season came to an end fast due to an injury. He was placed on injured reserve and was cut by Indianapolis later on that season.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers invited Dillon to attend training camp. On September 4, 2010, Dillon was released from the Packers.

Spokane Shock

In 2009, Dillon played

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for the

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of the

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(the

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's former minor league). Dillon helped the Shock reach and win

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with a victory over the

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, winning 74–27. Dillon signed with the Shock for the 2010 AFL season. However, while he was on the Packers' roster during training camp, the Shock placed him on its roster as 2010 AFL league exempt. In early 2011, Dillon re-signed with the Shock.

Chicago Rush

Before the season began, Dillon was traded to the Chicago Rush. In 2011, he caught 96 passes for 1,200 yards and 24 touchdowns.http://www.arenafan.com/players/Charles_Dillon-11047/

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dillon, Charles 1986 births Living people American football wide receivers Washington State Cougars football players Indianapolis Colts players Spokane Shock players Chicago Rush players People from Ventura, California Players of American football from California Green Bay Packers players Sportspeople from Ventura County, California