History of Saahdiq Charles in Timeline

Saahdiq Charles is an American professional football guard who played college football at LSU. He was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Charles was a member of the LSU team that won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.

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July 26, 1999: Saahdiq Charles was born

On July 26, 1999, Saahdiq Charles, an American professional football guard, was born.

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2005: Displacement by Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina displaced Charles' family from New Orleans, leading them to live in Houston, Valdosta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, before settling in Jackson, Mississippi.

2017: Freshman Season at LSU

In 2017, Saahdiq Charles played in all 13 of the Tigers' games with nine starts as a true freshman and was named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.

July 22, 2020: Signing Rookie Contract

On July 22, 2020, Saahdiq Charles signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.

October 24, 2020: Injury and End of Rookie Season

On October 24, 2020, Saahdiq Charles was placed on injured reserve due to a dislocated knee cap, ending his rookie season.

2020: NFL Draft and National Championship

In 2020, Saahdiq Charles' LSU team won the College Football Playoff National Championship. Also in 2020, Charles was selected by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2020: National Championship and NFL Draft Declaration

In 2020, Saahdiq Charles' team won the National Championship, and he later declared for the 2020 NFL draft, forgoing his senior season.

November 9, 2021: Placed on COVID-19 Reserve List

On November 9, 2021, Saahdiq Charles was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.

2022: Played 13 Games

In 2022, Saahdiq Charles played 13 games.

January 6, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On January 6, 2023, Saahdiq Charles was placed on injured reserve.

October 28, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 28, 2023, Saahdiq Charles was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury.

March 15, 2024: Signed with the Tennessee Titans

On March 15, 2024, Saahdiq Charles signed a one-year $1.5 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

March 12, 2025: Coming out of Retirement

On March 12, 2025, it was announced that Charles was coming out of retirement. Upon his reinstatement in the NFL, the Titans chose to release him; making him a free agent in the 2025 offseason.