Player Bio
Jean-Charles was a second-team All-Broward County selection by the Miami Herald as a senior at Miramar High School, but was considered just a two-star recruit. As a redshirt freshman for the Mountaineers in 2017, he served as the team's nickel back (10 tackles, two pass breakups in 13 games). He filled a similar role as a sophomore (five tackles, four pass breakups) before becoming a starter in 2019 (45 tackles, nine pass breakups in 14 games/13 starts). Jean-Charles intercepted his only pass of the year in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. He found himself at the top of the national rankings in 2020, topping the FBS with 16 pass breakups in 12 starts. The first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honoree also recorded 37 tackles and one interception on the season. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Strengths
- Cranked-up ball production as two-year starter.
- Had 27 passes defensed (including two interceptions) in 2019 and 2020.
- Allowed just 30.4 percent completion rate in 2020, per Pro Football Focus.
- Plays with good feel for leverage.
- Possesses quick feet and controlled transition bursts.
- Above average finding clues in guarding high/low route concepts.
- Works with good tempo in timing up route movements.
- Feisty coverage demeanor all over the field.
- Exceptional timing and accuracy with hands to find ball at catch-point.
Weaknesses
- Lacks desired NFL build and traits as outside cornerback.
- Doesn't play with needed consistency against the run.
- Too easily walled-off away from the action.
- Can be jostled around by big wideouts when in press.
- Needs a little longer runway to gear down from shuffle against comebacks.
- Loses track of the football when back is to the passer.
- Grabby and physical, leading to unnecessary pass interference penalties.
