Charlie_Power_(Canadian_football)
Charlie Power (Canadian football)
Professional Canadian football running back (born 1991)
Charlie Power (born June 1, 1991) is a Canadian football running back and fullback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 46 Calgary Stampeders | |
Power before a Stampeders game in 2019 | |
| Born: | (1991-06-01) June 1, 1991 (age 32). Chamblee, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | RB, FB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 239 lb (108 kg) |
| College | Saskatchewan |
| High school | Holy Trinity Academy |
| CFL draft | 2013, Round: 4, Pick: 28 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2013–present | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Power played high school football as a linebacker for the Holy Trinity Academy Knights in Okotoks, Alberta from 2006 to 2008.[1] He won the Knights' defensive player of the year award in each of his three seasons, and helped lead the Knights to the provincial semifinals in his senior year.[1][2]
From 2009 to 2011, Power played college football as a linebacker for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.[3] In his final year as a linebacker, he achieved 16 tackles and a fumble recovery.[4] Power was moved to the slotback position in 2012 and recorded 18 receptions for 231 yards and two touchdowns in his first season as a receiver at any level.[3] In 2013, he achieved 143 yards and a touchdown with 14 catches.[5]
Power was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round of the 2013 CFL Draft with the 28th overall pick as a fullback and was signed on May 21.[2][4] He practiced with the team at training camp in 2013 before deciding to return to the University of Saskatchewan for a year.[6] On January 8, 2014, Power re-signed with the Stampeders, where he spent the majority of the season on the practice roster.[4] He made his CFL debut on September 1, 2014, in the Labour Day Classic against the Edmonton Eskimos.[2] Power went on to play in one more game that season, but recorded no statistics.[4] In Calgary's first preseason game of 2015 against the BC Lions, Power recorded four tackles and a forced fumble.[7]
Power re-signed with the Stampeders on January 11, 2021.[8]
Power returned to the Holy Trinity Academy to coach at his former high school in the fall of 2014, where he coached linebackers. He continued in this position in 2015, switching to coach receivers and the special teams.[9]
- Campbell, Bruce (7 November 2012). "U of S Huskies find new offensive Power". Okotoks Western Wheel. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- Campbell, Bruce (24 June 2015). "HTA grad powers his way to opening day line-up". Okotoks Western Wheel. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- Mitchell, Sun (29 May 2013). "Charlie Power's rookie role with Stamps". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- "Charlie Power". Calgary Stampeders. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- Hartwig, Kimberley (30 October 2013). "Dog Watch: Charlie Power". The Sheaf. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- Hall, Vicki (August 6, 2013). "Rival CFL players take to twitter in battle for public support". Calgary Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- Mitchell, Scott (June 15, 2015). "Calgary Stampeders hopeful Charlie Power showing spark in bid to standout [sic]". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
- "Stampeders retain Power". Stampeders.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- Cruickshank, Scott (16 June 2015). "Stamps notes: Charlie Power gains perspective after helping coach at high school alma mater". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2015.