Samuel Charles (born December 2, 1985) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(IFL). He played college football at

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College career

Charles continued his football career at

. As a sophomore in 2009, Charles was named 2nd Team All- NAIA Independent.

Professional career

Wyoming Cavalry

In 2014, Charles signed with the

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of the

(IFL). After an impressive rookie season, Charles was named 2nd Team All-IFL.

Spokane Shock

Charles was assigned to the

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of the

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(AFL) for the remainder of the 2014 season. The Shock picked up Charles' rookie option for 2015. In the Shock's first game of the season, Charles caught his first two passes of his AFL career for 14 yards. He was placed on reassignment on May 18, 2015, and after clearing waivers, was assigned the Shock on May 20, 2015. On August 23, 2016, Charles re-signed with the

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Jacksonville Sharks

Charles signed with the

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of the

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(NAL) for the 2018 season.

References

External links

Arena Football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Charles, Samuel Living people 1985 births American football wide receivers Wyoming Cavalry players Spokane Shock players Players of American football from Miami Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School alumni Edward Waters Tigers football players Spokane Empire players Jacksonville Sharks players Iowa Barnstormers players