Charle Young - NFL Player Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 5, 1951
Position: Tight End (TE)

Career Timeline

• Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) - 1973 to 1975
• Los Angeles Rams (LA) - 1976 to 1979
• San Francisco 49ers (SF) - 1980 to 1984
• Seattle Seahawks (SEA) - 1985

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Drafted in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Known for his versatility as a tight end, contributing both in receiving and blocking roles.
• Played a key role in the Los Angeles Rams' offense during the late 1970s, contributing to their playoff appearances.
• Part of the San Francisco 49ers, contributing to the team's offensive strategies during their rise in the NFC during the early 1980s.
• Finished his career with the Seattle Seahawks, bringing veteran experience to the team.
• Throughout his career, Young demonstrated reliable hands and solid route-running ability, making him a dependable target for quarterbacks.

Post-NFL Career

After retiring from professional football, Charle Young has remained involved in the sport, often engaging in various community and youth programs to promote football.

Legacy

While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Charle Young is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolution of the tight end position in the NFL.