Charles Alston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles Alston
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 8, 1978(1978-06-08)
Age	46
Birthplace	Charlotte
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Gemini

Charles Alston Biography

Charles Alston is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on June 8, 1978 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Charles Alston (born June 8 1978) is a former professional gridiron football player which played in the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Alston played in college football as well as basketball as a student at Bowie State University, becoming the first NCAA player to play an basketball and football game in one day. In the first year of his stay playing for the Bulldogs, Alston was named to the All-Conference football team for his position as offensive lineman. Alston later commanded the Bulldogs in the second season as team captain. From 2003 until 2004 Alston attempted to enter the National Football League (NFL) by playing for three teams in the preseason, or in the practice squad. He did not play an actual game within the NFL.

The Atlanta Falcons signed Alston immediately following the conclusion of the 2003 campaign and assigned Alston for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. He had some satisfaction in the Admirals as he was awarded one of the NFL Europe Defensive Player of the Week in May, after having recorded three sacks, four tackles and four defensive stops in one game. He also scored a touchdown in June. recovered a fumble to score the score in a victory in a game against Rhein Fire. Alston was a candidate for a spot as a player on the Falcons roster during training camp, but was dropped out of the team in September prior to the beginning of the regular season in 2004.

Alston spent four weeks on the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in October and November 2004. He worked out for the Washington Redskins in December 2004 but wasn’t signed.

After his performance in the 2005 postseason, Alston was considered a “lock” to make the active roster. He started as a defensive end in the season opener. Alston’s role on the team was more consistent in 2006, playing in 13 regular season games. In August, Alston sacked Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Kerry Joseph on their final drive, resulting in a 24–18 win. He was named lineman of the week later that month after recording two tackles and three sacks against the BC Lions. In early September, Alston recovered a Calgary Stampeders fumble for the only touchdown of his career. He finished the season with 21 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles.

The year 2002 was the time that Alston got a call as a Pre-season Division II All-American and was appointed player captain at Bowie State. Alston played a tackle to loss on the last game of the postseason with Bowie State and the Virginia State Trojans, resulting in Bowie State Bulldogs winning their CIAA East Division title. The Bulldogs fell to Fayetteville State Broncos Fayetteville State Broncos at the CIAA championship game. The Bulldogs received an invitation to participate for the Pioneer Bowl against the Tuskegee Golden Tigers The bowl game was later canceled because of funding problems. Alston completed the 2002 regular season with more than 60 tackles.

Charles Alston Net Worth

Charles Alston is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Alston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Alston was a student at Central High School in Washington, D.C.. While in Central, Alston received accolades for both his football coach and basketball player in the high school level. As a player on the football team, Alston played as an offensive lineman. He was chosen to his 1995 All-County team as an underclassman. The same period, Alston played as a center in basketball, and was chosen as a member of be on the All-County second-team. Alston then went on to study in Marshall University before being recruited to the Bowie State Bulldogs of Bowie State University in 2001.

Then at Bowie State, Alston continued to play football as well as basketball. Because of the attacks on September 11 the final football game of the Bulldogs season was postponed to the same date as the opening game of basketball season. Alston participated in both games making him the first student athlete to participate in an NCAA basketball and football match on one day. On November 1, 2001 Alston made the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) All-Conference team.

Alston was eligible for the 2003 NFL Draft but went undrafted. He was later signed by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He remained with the Cowboys through training camp but was cut in the preseason. Alston later tried out for the San Francisco 49ers but wasn’t signed by the team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Charles Alston Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Charles Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Charles Alston celebrates birthday on June 8 of every year.

What was Charles Alston best known for?

Charles Alston
Known for| Muralism, painting, illustration, sculpture
Movement| Abstract expressionism
Patron(s)| Lemoine Deleaver Pierce

Did Charles Alston have kids?

From Where We Are | Kids. Narrator: Charles Henry Alston lived in Harlem in the mid-1900s. He often focused on his community. Here, he’s pictured a couple of parents with their two children.

When did Charles Alston move Harlem?

He moved with his family to Harlem at the age of seven , but continued to spend summers in the South. After matriculating at Columbia University in 1925, Alston was barred from enrolling in drawing classes because of his race.

Who were the artists of the Harlem Renaissance?

Artists

Who are 3 famous musicians from the Harlem Renaissance?

Great jazz musicians formed a central part of the Renaissance. Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington , singers Bessie Smith and Billie Holliday, and the great dancer and fashion icon Josephine Baker.