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Orson Charles

TE

Drafted 116th overall in the 4th round of the 2012 draft, Orson Charles arrived from Georgia. He last played in 2018 with CLE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Few match his deep threat, which grades in the 86th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 185 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 257#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 4, 116th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2018

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
53.2

71th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.71
Hands×0.1+0.21
Volume×0.12-0.90
Total EPA×0.22-0.13
EPA/target×0.3+0.60
Yards/target×0.12+1.48

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size28▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands67▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat86▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share28▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share51▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency82▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume15▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018CLE38.910323
2017KC53.23253
2016DET45.51
2013CIN42.9718
2012CIN51.4128101

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Orson Charles has played in 33 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CIN (2012–2013), DET (2016), KC (2017), CLE (2018).

As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 185 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with CIN: 101 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTEN——
Week 15LAC1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 16MIA1 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD64
Week 17DEN—44

Orson Charles — common questions

What position does Orson Charles play?
Orson Charles is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Orson Charles played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Orson Charles has played for CIN (2012–2013), DET (2016), KC (2017), CLE (2018).
Where did Orson Charles go to college?
Orson Charles played college football at Georgia.
When was Orson Charles drafted?
Orson Charles was selected in round 4, 116th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Orson Charles scored?
Orson Charles has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Orson Charles's ScoutIndex Rating?
Orson Charles rated 38.9 for 2018, the 19th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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