Jamaal Charles: Biography in Details
Who is Jamaal Charles?
Jamaal Charles is a former American football player.
He played college football for the University of Texas and later for Kansas City Chiefs from 2008 to 2016.
Jamaal Charles: Age, Parents, Nationality, Ethnicity
He was born on December 27, 1986, in Port Arthur, Texas. His birth name is Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles and he is currently 36 years old.
He was born to single mother Sharon Charles but the name of his father is not known.
Also, information regarding his siblings is not available. He was diagnosed with a learning disability and had difficulty reading during his childhood.
Jamaal holds American citizenship but his ethnicity is African-American.
Education, School/College University
Jamaal Charles attended the Memorial High School and he played high school football and was a track athlete.
After that, he joined the University of Texas from 2005–2007 where he played college football.
Jamaal Charles: Professional Life and Career
During his University time, Jamaal Charles played for the football team from 2005 season to 2007 season and played against Oklahoma Sooners, USC Trojans, Rice Owls, Louisiana-Lafayette, Iowa Hawkeyes, Arkansas State Indians, Red River Shootout, Nebraska Cornhuskers.
His overall college statistics are 38 GP, 533 Att, 3,328 Yards, 6.2 Avg, 36 TDs, 49 Rec, 539 Yards, 3 TDs, and in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the 73rd overall pick, Kansas City Chiefs selected Charles.
Jamaal Charles was picked up by Denver Broncos on may 2, 2017, and signed a one-year, $3.75 million contract with them.
He signed with Jacksonville Jaguars on October 9, 2018, but after only two games with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the 2018 season, he was released from the team on October 22, 2018.
In addition, he announced on April 30, 2019, that he will be signing a one-day ceremonial contract with Kansas City Chiefs so that he could retire as a Chief.
Awards, Nominations
Jamaal Charles was a two-time first-team Class 5A All-State selection and 2005 Parade All-American during his high school and was also awarded Willie Ray Smith Award twice in high school.
In addition, he received a bronze medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2003 World Youth Championships.
Jamaal Charles: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2023, Jamaal Charles has an estimated net worth of around $13 million and he has earned that sum of money from his professional career.
From his playing career, this player has not only earned fame but also a huge fortune. He is living a lavish life.
Jamaal Charles: Rumors and Controversy
Jamaal Charles has been successful in keeping himself far from rumors and controversies in his personal and professional life.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Jamaal Charles has a height of 5 ft. 11 inches and weighs 91 kg.
He has black eyes and black hair. Other information about his shoe size, dress size, etc. are not available.
Social Media
Jamaal has around 334k followers on Instagram, about 650k followers on Twitter, and around 88.7k followers on Facebook.
Jamaal Charles’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | Tuesday |
| 2025 | July | Wednesday |
| 2026 | July | Thursday |
| 2027 | July | Friday |
| 2028 | July | Sunday |
Jamaal Charles’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | December | Friday |
| 2025 | December | Saturday |
| 2026 | December | Sunday |
| 2027 | December | Monday |
| 2028 | December | Wednesday |