Stefan Charles


Stefan Charles is a Canadian professional American football defensive tackle who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He played CIS football with the Regina Rams. After the 2012 CIS season, he was ranked as the second best player in the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2013 CFL Draft, and first by players in Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

College career

Charles played three seasons of CIS football with the Regina Rams. In 22 career games at Regina, he posted 19.5 tackles for losses, 9.5 sacks and 50 tackles. An injury to his hand caused him to miss much of his 4th season with the Rams. Prior to joining the Regina Rams, he was a member of the Metro Toronto Wildcats of the OVFL.

Professional career

CFL Draft

Charles was ranked No. 1 overall in the Canadian Football League Scouting Bureau's September rankings heading into the 2013 CFL Draft. He fell to 4th place in the December rankings. Following the 2012 CIS season, Charles was invited to the 2013 CFL Evaluation Camp in late-March 2013. After a successful CFL Combine, Charles climbed to become the 2nd ranked Canadian football prospect heading into the 2013 Draft. Charles was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 10th overall pick in the 2013 CFL Draft.

NFL Draft

Prior to the 2013 NFL Draft Charles gained interest from the following teams; Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons. He also participated in the regional NFL Combine in Dallas, in April 2013. Despite the interest, Charles was not drafted by any team in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Tennessee Titans

Following the draft, Charles signed with the Tennessee Titans on May 9, 2013. He was waived on August 31, 2013 and was signed to the practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

On October 30, 2013, Charles was signed by the Buffalo Bills off the Titans' practice squad.
During the 2015 season, he appeared in 13 games for the Bills, racking up 13 total tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

Detroit Lions

On March 11, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Charles to a one-year contract. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2016.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 11, 2017, Charles signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released on September 3, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 3, 2018, Charles signed a one year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was re-signed on March 19, 2018. He was released on May 8, 2018, but was re-signed two days later. He was released again on September 1, 2018.

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

On February 19, 2019, Charles signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. He was waived on March 12, 2019.

Atlanta Falcons

On August 24, 2019, Charles was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on August 31, 2019.

Edmonton Eskimos

On September 16, 2019 Charles signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The Eskimos had drafted Charles in the 2013 CFL Draft.