Shemar Jean-Charles
Shemar Samson Jean-Charles is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers, and was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Jean-Charles was selected in the fifth round with the 178th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft. He signed his rookie contract on May 14, 2021. He was released on August 29, 2023.San Francisco 49ers
On August 31, 2023, Jean-Charles was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11 as Drake Jackson was placed on injured reserve. On November 23, he was waived.New Orleans Saints
On November 29, 2023, Jean-Charles was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2024.On August 27, 2024, Jean-Charles was waived by the Saints as part of final roster cuts. On September 11, he was re-signed to the practice squad after Khaleke Hudson was signed off the team. Jean-Charles was promoted to the active roster on November 2 for his first career start against the Carolina Panthers. In the narrow Week 9 loss, he recorded his first career interception off Bryce Young, ripping a near-complete pass out of wide receiver Xavier Legette's hands.