Charlie Woerner

Charlie Woerner's Biography

Charlie Kent Woerner, born on October 16, 1997, is a professional football player hailing from the United States. Playing as a tight end, Woerner’s remarkable career has led him to his current status as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, a team within the National Football League (NFL). He boasts an illustrious past exhibiting his talent in football, which began in college, involving various skills from catching to blocking, and has carved a niche for himself within the NFL.

Woerner’s athleticism arose in his hometown of Rabun County where he attended high school. He demonstrated a flair for football, ultimately deciding to pursue it further in college where he attended the University of Georgia. His college years saw him gaining a firm foothold in the sport where he shone particularly in his role as one of the most talented blocking tight ends within the NCAA. His skill set placed him in high regard among coaches and fellow athletes alike.

Upon demonstrating his abilities at the college level, Woerner gained recognition on the professional level, which led to his drafting by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2020 NFL Draft. Chosen in the sixth round as the 190th pick, this was accomplished following a trade by the 49ers involving wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, who was swapped with the Philadelphia Eagles.

In his debut year as a professional, Woerner faced some challenges. He was placed on a reserve list due to the COVID-19 pandemic towards the tail end of 2020 but was swiftly activated just ten days later. Despite such a predicament, his rookie season saw him complete 14 games, securing 3 catches for 36 yards from 4 targets. Woerner particularly stood out as a notable blocking tight end during both running and passing plays.

Woerner’s consecutive years saw him play all season games, delivering consistent performance in both 2021 and 2022, although the latter did not record any catches for him. Nevertheless, he stood out by demonstrating exceptional blocking skills in both seasons and received impressive blocking grades from Pro Football Focus. In the next year, Woerner recorded 3 catches for 32 yards from 3 targets while playing all season games again, even securing the third-highest PFF run-blocking grade among tight ends for the 2024 season.

In 2024, Woerner’s skills earned him a notable three-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, valued at $12 million. This followed the Falcons’ decision to release Jonnu Smith and opting for Woerner to pair with the returning Kyle Pitts, creating a dynamic tight-end duo. With Pitts being the primary receiving tight end, Woerner assumed his signature role as the main blocker.

Reflecting back on Woerner’s personal life, he comes from a family with a strong affiliation to football. Scott Woerner, his uncle, is a former NFL safety. Woerner’s penchant for athleticism is not confined to football, as evidenced by his win in a state championship for discus during his high school senior year. Furthermore, his father, Kent Woerner, too, played football during college years at Furman University, located in Greenville, South Carolina. Indeed, both his talent and his lineage have contributed to the successful career path of Charlie Kent Woerner.