Orson Charles

Orson Charles (born January 27, 1991) is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was considered one of the top tight end prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.

High school career
Charles attended Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, where he was a teammate of Aaron Murray and James Wilder. During a recruiting visit to the University of Florida in 2008, Charles accidentally dropped the school's 2006 National Championship Trophy, breaking the Waterford Crystal football.

College career
Charles was named a finalist for the 2011 John Mackey Award on November 21, 2011.

Professional career
Charles was drafted by the Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft with the 116th pick (4th round).