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Charles Romes

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Charles Romes
Date of birth (1954-12-16) December 16, 1954 (age 69)
Place of birthVerdun, France
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
US collegeNorth Carolina Central
NFL draft1977 / round: 12 / Pick 309
Career history
As player
1977–1986Buffalo Bills
1987San Diego Chargers
Career stats

Charles Michael Romes (born December 16, 1954 in Verdun, France) was an American football cornerback in the NFL, primarily for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at North Carolina Central University. Romes's 137 total starts with Buffalo are 8th-most in team history.[1] He is distinguished as being the first French man to play in the National Football League.

Professional career

Romes played for the Bills for a total of ten seasons, playing in every game for the Bills from his rookie season to 1986, starting every game from 1978 forward. Romes logged at least one interception in every year from 1978 to 1986; his 28 career interceptions are fourth in team history. In Week Two of his second season, Romes returned an interception 85 yards for a touchdown against the New York Jets.[2]

Romes played five games with the San Diego Chargers in 1987.

References

Charles Romes at Pro-Football-Reference