Shemar Samson Jean-Charles (born June 20, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Jean-Charles was selected in the fifth round with the 178th overall pick by the

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in the

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. He signed his rookie contract on May 14, 2021. He was released on August 29, 2023.

San Francisco 49ers

On August 31, 2023, Jean-Charles was signed to the

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of the

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. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11. He was waived on November 23.

New Orleans Saints

On November 29, 2023, Jean-Charles was signed to the

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practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2024. On August 27, 2024, Jean-Charles was waived by the Saints when the roster was cut to 53 at the conclusion of the preseason. Jean-Charles was re-signed to the Saints practice squad on September 11. He was promoted to the active roster on November 2.

Seattle Seahawks

On March 15, 2025, Jean-Charles signed a one-year contract with the

NFL career statistics

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Postseason

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioAppalachian State Mountaineers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jean-Charles, Shemar 1998 births Living people Sportspeople from Miramar, Florida Players of American football from Broward County, Florida American football cornerbacks Appalachian State Mountaineers football players Green Bay Packers players New Orleans Saints players Miramar High School alumni San Francisco 49ers players Seattle Seahawks players 21st-century American sportsmen