Charcandrick West
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use American English|date=May 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Charcandrick West
| image = Charcandrick West 2015 (cropped).jpg
| caption = West with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015
| current_team =
| number = 35, 30, 36
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|6|2|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 205
| high_school = Springhill (Springhill, Louisiana)
| college = Abilene Christian (2010–2013)
| undraftedyear = 2014
| pastteams =
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
| status =
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Rushing attempts
| statvalue1 = 268
| statlabel2 = Rushing yards
| statvalue2 = 998
| statlabel3 = Rushing average
| statvalue3 = 3.7
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 77
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 589
| statlabel6 = Total touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 13
| pfr = W/WestCh01
}}
Charcandrick West (born June 2, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Abilene Christian Wildcats and signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Early life
West was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and later lived in Cullen, Louisiana. He attended high school at Springhill High School in Springhill, Louisiana, where he lettered all four years in football for head coach Joey Pesses.{{Cite web |last=Lang III |first=Roy |date=October 21, 2015 |title=Former Springhill running back gets shot as NFL starter |url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/10/21/former-springhill-running-back-gets-shot-nfl-starter/74341780/ |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Shreveport Times |language=en}} He was named all-state his senior year after earning all-district honors in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. As a senior, he rushed for 1,350 for 16 touchdowns on 89 carries.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West - Louisiana Tech Bio |url=http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/west_charcandrick00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113081115/http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/west_charcandrick00.html |archive-date=November 13, 2014 |website=LATechSports.com}}
In addition to his successful football career, West was a standout sprinter on the track & field team. He still holds the school and district record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.34 seconds.
College career
West originally committed to Louisiana Tech University as a cornerback in 2010. He was also recruited by Arkansas, Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, and Nebraska.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West recruit profile |url=http://preps.scout.com/a.z?s=225&p=8&c=1&nid=4387016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113083443/http://preps.scout.com/a.z?s=225&p=8&c=1&nid=4387016 |archive-date=November 13, 2014 |website=Scout.com}}
West transferred to Abilene Christian University during summer training camp.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2010 |title=2010 Position preview: Running backs |url=http://www.acusports.com/news/2010/8/30/FB_0830102032.aspx |access-date=March 7, 2020 |website=ACUSports.com}} After transferring, West switched from cornerback to running back.
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"| Season ! rowspan="2"| School ! colspan="4" | Rushing ! colspan="3" | Receiving |
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Rush
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Yards | style="font-weight:bold;" | Ave | style="font-weight:bold;" | TD | style="font-weight:bold;" | Rec | style="font-weight:bold;" | Yards | style="font-weight:bold;" | TD |
| 2010
| Abilene Christian | 47 | 350 | 7.4 | 3 | 6 | 130 | 1 |
| 2011
| Abilene Christian | 57 | 380 | 6.7 | 5 | 15 | 200 | 1 |
| 2012
| Abilene Christian | 98 | 437 | 4.5 | 4 | 18 | 234 | 4 |
| 2013
| Abilene Christian | 145 | 906 | 6.2 | 14 | 32 | 443 | 2 |
| Total
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Total | style="font-weight:bold;" | 347 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 2,073 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 6.0 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 22 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 71 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 1,007 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 8 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10
| weight = 204
| dash = 4.46
| ten split = 1.51
| twenty split = 2.51
| shuttle = 4.40
| cone drill = 7.08
| vertical = 41
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 10
| bench = 15
| wonderlic =
| arm span =
| hand span =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West - RB - Abilene Christian - 2014 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=97359&DraftYear=2014 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)=
==2014 season==
West signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2014.{{Cite web |last=Ferrin |first=Reid |date=May 12, 2014 |title=Chiefs Sign Six Rookie Free Agents |url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Sign-Six-Rookie-Free-Agents/e76e7c4b-87d3-475a-aa1f-7f9762be7f2a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409014553/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Sign-Six-Rookie-Free-Agents/e76e7c4b-87d3-475a-aa1f-7f9762be7f2a |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |access-date=October 15, 2015 |website=Chiefs.com}}
West was released during the final round of cuts during the 2014 season on August 30.{{Cite web |last=Thorman |first=Joel |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released |url=http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2014/8/30/6084151/chiefs-roster-cuts-2014-tyler-bray-injury-ryan-succop |access-date=January 31, 2017 |website=Arrowhead Pride|publisher=SB Nation}} The next day, after clearing waivers, the Chiefs signed West to their practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Paylor |first=Terez A. |date=August 31, 2014 |title=Chiefs add a defensive lineman to roster and nine others to practice squad |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1336835.html |access-date=October 15, 2015 |website=The Kansas City Star}} On November 11, he was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2014 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves |url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Moves/c820f1c7-fa2c-4d41-a16e-81bd63b50132 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331104319/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Roster-Moves/c820f1c7-fa2c-4d41-a16e-81bd63b50132 |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=October 15, 2015 |website=Chiefs.com}} He appeared in six games in his rookie season, primarily on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WestCh01/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015 season==
On October 11, 2015, running back Jamaal Charles tore his ACL and was ruled out for the rest of the season, and West started in his place. His first start was in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings - October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180min.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Through Week 11, he had rushed for 373 yards on 98 rushing attempts.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WestCh01/gamelog/2015 |access-date=November 1, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was taken out early from a hamstring injury in the Week 11 game against the San Diego Chargers. Running backs Knile Davis and Spencer Ware backed up West for the remainder of the season. He finished the season with 634 yards on 160 carries, along with four rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=October 15, 2015 |title=Being Jamaal Charles' replacement is not the only distinction for Charcandrick West |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/183782/being-jamaal-charles-replacement-is-not-the-only-distinction-for-charcandrick-west |access-date=October 15, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} The Chiefs made the playoffs and faced off against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round. In the 30–0 victory over the Texans, he had eight rushes for 26 yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans - January 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601090htx.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, he had 61 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots - January 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601160nwe.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016 season==
On September 18, 2016, West ran for a season-high 61 yards on six carries in a Week 2 loss to the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Texans defeat Chiefs 19-12, improve to 2-0 |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-defeat-Chiefs-19-12-improve-to-2-0/5acef05f-2fb9-4ff1-befb-8c83771c5577 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220181249/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-defeat-Chiefs-19-12-improve-to-2-0/5acef05f-2fb9-4ff1-befb-8c83771c5577 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |website=Houston Texans}} On October 30, 2016, West ran for 52 yards and a season-high 14 carries against the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2016 |title=Chiefs' Charcandrick West: Takes over lead job after Spencer Ware suffers concussion |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-charcandrick-west-takes-over-lead-job-after-spencer-ware-suffers-concussion/ |access-date=December 14, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}} On November 20, 2016, West caught three passes for a season-high 42 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Chiefs' Charcandrick West: Enters concussion protocol |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-charcandrick-west-enters-concussion-protocol/ |access-date=December 14, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}} On December 8, 2016, West scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 14 against the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs - December 8th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612080kan.htm |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2016 regular season with 293 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 28 receptions, 188 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WestCh01/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Chiefs made the playoffs and faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional Round. In the 18–16 loss, he had two receptions for 14 yards.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs - January 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150kan.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2017 season==
With the emergence of Kareem Hunt in the Chiefs' backfield, West's role was in the receiving game for the majority of his output. In the season opener against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, he had a 21-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter to put the Chiefs up by two possessions in the 42–27 victory.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots - September 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709070nwe.htm |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On October 8, against the Houston Texans, he had two receptions for 12 yards and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans - October 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080htx.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 72 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 27 receptions, 150 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WestCh01/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Chiefs made the playoffs and faced off against the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card Round. In the 22–21 loss, he had two receptions for one yard but added three kick returns for 66 net yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs - January 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060kan.htm |access-date=March 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=New York Jets=
On August 24, 2018, West signed with the New York Jets.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=August 24, 2018 |title=Jets Sign RB Charcandrick West |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-rb-charcandrick-west |access-date=March 7, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He was released on September 1, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Final Cutdown: Jets Reach 53-Player Active Roster |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/final-cutdown-jets-reach-53-player-active-roster |access-date=March 7, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)=
On December 3, 2018, West re-signed with the Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 3, 2018 |title=Charcandrick West signs with Kansas City Chiefs |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000995678/article/charcandrick-west-signs-with-kansas-city-chiefs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204101939/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000995678/article/charcandrick-west-signs-with-kansas-city-chiefs |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2018 |access-date=March 7, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} He recorded two receptions for 37 receiving yards, one of them for a touchdown, on the 2018 season.{{Cite web |title=Charcandrick West 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WestCh01.htm |access-date=February 24, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
West signed with the Indianapolis Colts on August 19, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Conner |first=Matt |date=August 19, 2019 |title=Former Chiefs running back Charcandrick West joins Indianapolis Colts |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2019/08/19/former-chiefs-running-back-charcandrick-west-joins-indianapolis-colts/ |access-date=August 19, 2019 |website=ArrowheadPride.com}} He was released on August 31, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Colts Announce Final 2019 Roster Cuts |url=https://www.colts.com/news/initial-2019-roster-cuts |access-date=March 7, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}
=Retirement=
West announced his retirement on December 3, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 3, 2019 |title=Former Chiefs RB Charcandrick West announces retirement from football |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/03/former-kansas-city-chiefs-rb-charcandrick-west-announces-retirement-from-football-on-twitter/ |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=Chiefs Wire |language=en-US}}
Personal life
West is the older cousin of NFL linebacker, Devin White.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Daniel |date=July 15, 2017 |title=Charcandrick West comes home to host football camp |url=https://www.ktbs.com/sports/charcandrick-west-comes-home-to-host-football-camp/article_889e5f1c-69a6-11e7-95ed-779731278241.html |access-date=February 14, 2021 |website=KTBS.com}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons}}
{{footballstats|pfr=W/WestCh01|yahoo=28044|espn=17284}}
- [http://www.acusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4380 Abilene Christian Wildcats bio]
- {{Twitter|Charcandrick26}}
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Category:Springhill High School (Louisiana) alumni
Category:Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana
Category:American football running backs
Category:Abilene Christian Wildcats football players
Category:Kansas City Chiefs players