Charleston Rambo (born August 10, 1999) is an American professional
football
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wide receiver
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for the
Montreal Alouettes
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of the
Canadian Football League
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(NFL). He played
college football
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at
Oklahoma
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before transferring to
Miami
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and was signed as an
undrafted free agent
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by the
Carolina Panthers
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in 2022.
Early life
Rambo attended
Cedar Hill High School
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in
Cedar Hill, Texas
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, where he played
high school football
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. As a senior in 2016, he had 87 receptions for 1,590 yards and 25
touchdowns
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. He committed to playing college football for
Oklahoma
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.
College career
After redshirting his first year at Oklahoma in 2017, Rambo played in 12 games in 2018 and had eight receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown. He took over as a starter in 2019 and started all 14 games. He finished second on the team to
CeeDee Lamb
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with 43 receptions for 743 yards and five touchdowns.
Professional career
Carolina Panthers
Rambo signed with the
Carolina Panthers
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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2022. He was waived on August 30.
Orlando Guardians
On November 17, 2022, Rambo was drafted by the
Orlando Guardians
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of the
XFL. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles
On May 16, 2023, Rambo signed with the
Philadelphia Eagles
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. He was waived/injured by the Eagles on August 6, 2023. He was waived with an injury settlement on September 12, 2023.
Montreal Alouettes
On May 13, 2024, Rambo signed with the
Montreal Alouettes
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of the
Canadian Football League
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. During training camp, he wore number 76.
References
External links
Miami Hurricanes bioOklahoma Sooners bio
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1999 births
Living people
People from Cedar Hill, Texas
Players of American football from Ellis County, Texas
Players of American football from Dallas County, Texas
American football wide receivers
Oklahoma Sooners football players
Miami Hurricanes football players
Carolina Panthers players
Orlando Guardians players
Philadelphia Eagles players
Montreal Alouettes players
Canadian football wide receivers
Players of Canadian football from Texas