C. J. Tarver
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | July 10, 1984 |
| Place of birth: | Albany, New York |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Albany (NY) Bishop Maginn |
| College: | Hudson Valley C. C. |
| Undrafted: | 2006 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Charles J. 'C. J.' Tarver is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Hudson Valley Community College
Early life
Tarver attended Bishop Maginn High School in Albany, New York where he was a member of both the basketball and football teams.
College career
Tarver attended Hudson Valley Community College after high school, where he continued his football career.[1] After just one semester at Hudson Valley, Tarver transferred to Schenectady County Community College, he played basketball.[2]
Professional career
Saginaw Sting
Tarver joined the Saginaw Sting of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) in 2012. Playing as a wide receiver, Tarver was named the CIFL's Special Teams Player of the Year in 2012.[3] Tarver also helped the Sting win the 2012 CIFL Championship Game over the Dayton Silverbacks.[4] Tarver returned to the Sting in 2013, where he was named the CIFL's MVP as well as Special Teams Player of the Year, but the Sting fell in the Championship Game to the Erie Explosion.[5]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In April 2014, Tarver signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[6]
Erie Explosion
On May 12, 2015, Tarver signed with the Erie Explosion of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).
Abilene Warriors
Tarver signed with the Abilene Warriors of American Indoor Football in 2016.
References
- ↑ Steve Mullen (October 3, 2004). "Hudson Valley Upsets No. 8 Erie". www.scout.com. Microsoft. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ "New home fits Royals nicely". www.dailygazette.com. Daily Gazette. December 19, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ Kyle Austin (July 5, 2012). "Saginaw Sting's Tommy Jones named CIFL MVP, Charles Tarver named Special Teams Player of the Year". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ Erich T. Doerr (June 3, 2012). "Saginaw Sting find perfection, third title in four years with 35-7 CIFL title game victory over Dayton Silverbacks". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ Bob Jarzomski (May 13, 2013). "Explosion nips Sting for CIFL title". www.goerie.com. CyberInk LP and the Erie Times-News. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ↑ Cory Butzin (April 23, 2014). "Saginaw Sting playmaker CJ Tarver signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved April 24, 2014.