Charlie Killett

Charlie Killett
No. 37
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1940-11-08)November 8, 1940
Helena, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2021(2021-05-10) (aged 80)
Paris, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolArkansas Central
CollegeMemphis State
NFL draft1963: 29th round, 228th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played13
Games started0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles William Killett (November 8, 1940 — May 10, 2021) was a former American football halfback who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Giants in the 16th round of the 1963 NFL draft and the Buffalo Bills in the 29th round of the 1963 AFL draft. He signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders.

In February 1963, Killett was dropped from the Memphis State Tigers for not attending classes. He later signed with the Giants, forgoing his final year of college eligibility. He broke two ribs during Giants' training camp in July 1963.

Career statistics

Year Team GP Att Yds Avg TD
1963 New York Giants 1311363.30
Career 1311363.30

References

  1. ↑ "Charles Killett, Jr, Obituary May 10, 2021". Ridgeway Funeral Home. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Article clipped from The Daily World". The Daily World. February 27, 1963. p. 10. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Charlie Killett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Rough Riders Sign Killett". The New York Times. August 11, 1964. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  5. 1 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-world/206168087/
  6. ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/article/martinsville-bulletin/206167805/