Charles Philyaw came out of Bethune High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at Texas Southern and the 1976 NFL Draft, where the Oakland Raiders took him in the second round, and it eventually earned him a Super Bowl ring (Super Bowl XI).
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 34 overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. His professional career included 4 teams: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Express, Houston Gamblers and Jacksonville Bulls.
Career highlights
- Super Bowl champion (XI)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1976)
Honors as listed in Charles Philyaw's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Oakland Raiders (1976–1979)
- Los Angeles Express (1983)
- Houston Gamblers (1984)
- Jacksonville Bulls (1984)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Charles Philyaw go to?
Charles Philyaw played high school football at Bethune High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Charles Philyaw from Shreveport?
Yes. Charles Philyaw was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at Bethune High School.
Where did Charles Philyaw play college football?
Charles Philyaw played college football at Texas Southern.
When was Charles Philyaw drafted?
Charles Philyaw was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 34 overall, of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
What pro teams did Charles Philyaw play for?
Charles Philyaw's pro teams include Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Express, Houston Gamblers and Jacksonville Bulls.
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