Charlton accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and played linebacker for coach Galen Hall's Florida Gators football team from 1984 to 1987.[3] He was a member of the Gators' best-in-the-Southeastern Conference (SEC) football teams that posted identical 9–1–1 overall win–loss records in 1984 and 1985.[3] He was also a first-team All-SEC selection in 1986 and 1987, and a first-team All-American and team captain in 1987.[3] Charlton's fifteen forced fumbles, forty-nine career tackles for a loss and twenty-five quarterback sacks still rank first, fifth and fourth, respectively, on the Gators' all-time career records lists.[3]
Charlton graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1988.
Professional career
Charlton was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft with the 21st overall pick.[4] He played in thirty-one games for the Browns during the 1988 and 1989 seasons.[5] As a first round pick, the Browns had high expectations for Charlton. However, he suffered a severe knee injury that tore the MCL and ACL ligaments of his knee and prematurely ended his professional career.
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