Charles Dillon (American football)
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Edward "Charles" Dillon Jr. (born on January 30, 1986 in Ventura, California
) is an American
professional football
player, currently playing for the Chicago Rush
of the Arena Football League
. Dillon played his college career at Ventura College for his freshman and sophomore year, before transferring to Washington State University for junior and senior years.
telling him that he had been signed.
Dillon had impressed the Colts, however his season came to an end fast due to an injury. He was placed on injured reserve and was cut by Indianapolis later on that season.
invited Dillon to attend training camp. On September 4, 2010, Dillon was released from the Packers.
a try. Dillon decided to play with the Spokane Shock
of the af2
(the AFL's former minor league). Dillon helped the Shock reach and win ArenaCup X
with a victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers
, winning 74-27.
Dillon signed with the Spokane Shock
for the 2010 Arena Football League
season. However, while he was on the Packers' roster during training camp, the Shock placed him on its roster as 2010 AFL league exempt.
In early 2011, Dillon re-signed with the Spokane Shock
Before the season began, Dillon was traded to the Chicago Rush
. Through five games with the Rush, Dillon caught 28 passes for 358 yards and six touchdowns.
Ventura, California
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional football
Professional football
In the United States and Canada, the term professional football includes the professional forms of American and Canadian gridiron football. In common usage, it refers to former and existing major football leagues in either country...
player, currently playing for the Chicago Rush
Chicago Rush
The Chicago Rush is an arena football team based in Rosemont, Illinois. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the Arena Football League. The team was founded in 2001 and is co-owned by Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach.The Rush have qualified for the...
of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
. Dillon played his college career at Ventura College for his freshman and sophomore year, before transferring to Washington State University for junior and senior years.
Indianapolis Colts
Dillon went undrafted in 2008, but shortly after the draft, he received a call from the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
telling him that he had been signed.
Dillon had impressed the Colts, however his season came to an end fast due to an injury. He was placed on injured reserve and was cut by Indianapolis later on that season.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
invited Dillon to attend training camp. On September 4, 2010, Dillon was released from the Packers.
Spokane Shock
In 2009, Charles decided to give arena footballArena football
Arena football is a variety of gridiron football played by the Arena Football League . It is a proprietary game, the rights to which are owned by Gridiron Enterprises, and is played indoors on a smaller field than American or Canadian outdoor football, resulting in a faster and higher-scoring game....
a try. Dillon decided to play with the Spokane Shock
Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
of the af2
Af2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
(the AFL's former minor league). Dillon helped the Shock reach and win ArenaCup X
ArenaCup X
ArenaCup X was the tenth and final edition of arenafootball2's championship game in which the National Conference Champions Spokane Shock defeated the American Conference Champions Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers, 74-27. The game was held on Saturday, August 22, 2009...
with a victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers were a minor league arena football team that played in the AF2. The team was part of the East Division in the American conference. The Pioneers were an expansion team for the league's 2002 season, and were the runner-ups in ArenaCup VIII and ArenaCup X.-2001:The...
, winning 74-27.
Dillon signed with the Spokane Shock
Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
for the 2010 Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
season. However, while he was on the Packers' roster during training camp, the Shock placed him on its roster as 2010 AFL league exempt.
In early 2011, Dillon re-signed with the Spokane Shock
Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock is a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League from Spokane, Washington, USA. They play their home games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena...
Before the season began, Dillon was traded to the Chicago Rush
Chicago Rush
The Chicago Rush is an arena football team based in Rosemont, Illinois. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the Arena Football League. The team was founded in 2001 and is co-owned by Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach.The Rush have qualified for the...
. Through five games with the Rush, Dillon caught 28 passes for 358 yards and six touchdowns.