Has track star speed. Patiently waits for blocks to develop so he can turn the corner and fly. Very quick in the open field. Has the skills to be a great return man. Good catching the ball as well.
Flaws:
Not a particularly good finisher. Doesn't find interior holes or break tackles as often as he should. Could improve as a change-of-direction runner. Fumble-prone.
Career Potential:
Underrated tailback with great upside.
Career Honors & Awards
League
Honor
Description
NFL
Named to play in Pro Bowl
2012, 2010
Movements & Injuries
2011
9/19/2011
Torn ACL, injured reserve.
2010
12/11/2010
Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a five-year contract extension.
2008
7/21/2008
Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a three-year contract.
Career Transactions
2008
4/27/2008
Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 3rd round (73rd overall) in 2008.
Player News
Jamaal Charles happy to get in passing game | 04/18/2013 12:35 PM
News
The Kansas City Star expects Jamaal Charles to set a career-high for receptions this season.
Kansas City Star
Impact
As do we. New coach Andy Reid loves to use his backs on screens, shovel passes and arrow routes. "This is the most movement I've been (asked to do) in five years in the league, shifting and motion," Charles said during this week's minicamp. Note that LeSean McCoy averaged 4.28 catches per game while playing in Reid's scheme for the last three years. Charles is going to shatter his personal career-high of 45 receptions.
Andy Reid to increase Charles' pass-game role | 03/20/2013 10:51 AM
News
New Chiefs coach Andy Reid studied Jamaal Charles 2010 game tape as he prepares to increase Charles' usage in the passing game.
ESPN.com
Impact
Charlie Weis coordinated Kansas City's 2010 offense and Charles set career highs in receptions (45), yards (468) and scores (3) while still averaging a scintillating 6.38 yards per carry. "Charlie kind of moved him around like we did with our guys (in Philly)," Reid observed. "I did that just to see how (Charles) handled the quick passing game or the deep passing game from the wide receiver position. He handled it well. So that gives you another dimension."
Andy Reid brings WCO to the Chiefs | 01/04/2013 7:02 PM
News
New head coach Andy Reid will bring the West Coast offense to Kansas City.
Kansas City Star
Impact
Reid's brand of the West Coast was famously pass-heavy in Philadelphia. Critics complained that LeSean McCoy -- and Brian Westbrook before him -- were underutilized on run plays, but they were always heavily involved in the pass game, helping them to compensate in terms of total yardage. Jamaal Charles is an adept receiver, and Reid's addition will improve his PPR outlook for 2013.
