Charlie Peprah

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TRANSACTIONS
Originally selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Released by the Giants following training camp in 2006 and was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers.

Signed by the Falcons as a free agent on November 4, 2009.

CAREER
In three seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2006-08), competed in 37 contests with one start and logged 21 tackles (10 solo), 22 special teams tackles and two forced fumbles on special teams in 2007.

2008 (PACKERS)
Competed in 13 games with one start and registered 19 tackles and two passes defensed along with nine stops on special teams.

Started his first NFL game at safety against Atlanta (10/5) and posted a career-high six tackles.

Against Detroit in the season finale (12/28), tallied three tackles, one pass defensed and two special teams tackles.

2007 (PACKERS)
Played in all 16 games primarily on special teams and registered two solo tackles while adding 11 stops and two forced fumbles on special teams.

Forced a fumble on a kickoff return by the New York Giants (9/16), which led to a Packers touchdown in an eventual win.

Made his first two career tackles at Detroit (11/22).

2006 (PACKERS)
Saw action in eight games exclusively on special teams and finished with two tackles.

COLLEGE
Played in a total of 50 games (45 starts) at various positions in the secondary at Alabama.

Finished his collegiate career with 210 tackles (163 solo), nine interceptions (returning two for TDs), five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and 24 passes defensed.

Was a preseason first team All-America selection by The NFL Draft Report as a senior and an Academic All-SEC selection as a junior.

PERSONAL
Attended Plano East High School (Texas) and rushed 95 times for 925 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 487 receiving yards as a tailback.

Posted six 100-yard games and 1,500 all-purpose yards.

Grandfather, I.K. Acheampong is a former head of state of the West African republic of Ghana, who came to power in a coup d’etat in 1972 and ruled until 1977. His parents emigrated first to Europe and then to the United States.