Charlie Taumoepeau Explained

Charlie Taumoepeau (born March 25, 1998) is an American football fullback who is a free agent. He played college football at Portland State.

High school career

Taumoepeau played high school football at Federal Way High School. He was not heavily recruited and unranked by 247sports.com coming out of high school.^[1] He committed to Portland State to play football.^[2]

College career

Taumoepeau was named to the 2019 Big Sky Football All Conference Team following his senior season.^[3] Taumoepeau was also a participant in the 2020 Senior Bowl.^[4]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Taumoepeau signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020.^[5] He was waived on September 2, 2020.^[6]

Indianapolis Colts

Taumoepeau signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on September 8, 2020.^[7] He was released on September 22.^[8]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 30, 2020, Taumoepeau was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.^[9] He was released on October 6.^[10]

Detroit Lions

On May 17, 2021, Taumoepeau signed with the Detroit Lions.^[11] On August 16, 2021, he was placed on the non-football injury list after being injured in a car accident driven by ex-teammate Alex Brown.^[12] He was released on March 16, 2022.^[13]

Seattle Sea Dragons

On January 1, 2023, Taumoepeau was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 14th round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft.^[14] On January 28, 2023, he was traded to the Seattle Sea Dragons. He appeared in 6 games with one start, making 5 receptions for 60 yards.

St Louis Battlehawks

On August 9, 2023, Taumoepeau was traded back to the St. Louis Battlehawks in exchange for linebacker Silas Kelly.^[15] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.^[16]

External links

• Portland State bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Charlie Taumoepeau, Federal Way, Tight End. 247Sports. en-US. September 3, 2020.
2. Web site: Portland State 2016 Football Commits. 247Sports. en-US. September 3, 2020.
3. Web site: 2019 Big Sky Football All-Conference Teams Announced. bigskyconf.com. en. September 3, 2020.
4. Web site: FCS players commit to all-star games. ESPN.com. September 3, 2020.
5. Web site: 15 Undrafted Rookies Agree to Join 2020 Class. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. April 27, 2020. September 3, 2020.
6. News: Phillips, Rob . Cowboys Make 7 Roster Moves Ahead Of Deadline . DallasCowboys.com . September 2, 2020 . September 3, 2020.
7. Web site: Practice Squad Moves: Colts Sign RB Darius Anderson & TE Charlie Taumoepeau; Release TE Xavier Grimble. September 26, 2020. www.colts.com. en-US.
8. Web site: Roster Moves: S Ibraheim Campbell & CB Tremon Smith Elevated To Active Roster; WR Parris Campbell & S Malik Hooker Placed On IR; TEs Hale Hentges & Ethan Wolf Signed To Practice Squad. September 26, 2020. www.colts.com. en-US.
9. Web site: 49ers Announce Roster Moves. 49ers.com. September 30, 2020. October 2, 2020. October 3, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003083456/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-daniel-helm-taybor-pepper-waive-kyle-nelson. dead.
10. Web site: 49ers Announce Roster Moves. 2020-10-12. www.49ers.com. en-US.
11. Web site: Lions announce signings of NB Alex Brown, S Alijah Holder, and TE Charlie Taumoepeau. Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. May 17, 2021.
12. Web site: Report: Ex-Lions CB Alex Brown charged in accident that injured teammate Charlie Taumoepeau. Lions Wire. USA Today. August 16, 2021.
13. Web site: Williams . Tony . 2022-03-16 . Lions Cut TE Charlie Taumoepeau . 2022-08-23 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
14. Web site: Supplemental Draft Picks . 2023-01-02 . www.xfl.com . en.
15. Web site: XFL Transactions . 2023-08-10 . www.xfl.com . en.
16. Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 23, 2024.