Georgia’s New No. 7: Orson Charles

Posted by Tyler Estep on August-24-2009 Add Comments

As we all know, Matthew Stafford's early departure for the NFL left the door open for...Orson Charles?

Charles, once a big-name tight end prospect, is now a Bulldog. Many have pointed to him as the man who will restore Georgia's once-proud reputation as a tight end powerhouse.

But what if Stafford hadn't left after his junior season, and hadn't left his No. 7 jersey for Charles to take?

"I think that was kind of really the deciding factor on me coming to Georgia was that I was able to keep my same number," Charles said, seemingly only partly kidding.

"That seven means a lot to me. I switched schools [to Plant High in Tampa, Fla.] and switched to No. 7, that was my change. I had wanted to change...

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