Hall of Fame
Justin Charles came to Louisiana College in 2000 as part of the first recruiting class after the rebirth of football. His impact was immediate and immense. He started for four years and was both a defensive back and return specialist. He was a multiple-time all-conference performer and was named American Southwest Conference Special Teams Player of the Year in 2002 and 2003. He was twice named to the All-Louisiana Team and was named an NCCAA All-American in 2001 and 2002. In his career, he amassed 227 total tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 9 interceptions and 3 interceptions returned for a touchdown. He also amassed 1,416 kick return yards and five kick return touchdowns, the career record for all colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana. After graduating from Louisiana College, Charles immediately began his coaching career with the Wildcats. He went on to serve as defensive backs coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for the football team and as head coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis teams.
