Charles followed up his outstanding junior season by rushing for 2,056 meters and 25 touchdowns his senior year. Charles was also named to 2005 Parade All-American Football Team, and was District 22-5A Player of the Year both his junior and senior years.
Charles was expected to begin his career as a Chiefs' Number Three back behind Larry Johnson and Kolby Smith. In Charles's first professional football game, he ran for 28 meters on 5 bear against the New England Patriots.
