Randy Charlton

Randy Lamount Charlton (born October 7, 1999) is a defensive end who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Charlton played three preseason games for the Miami Dolphins, recording one tackle, one sack and one pass deflection. He played college football at Mississippi State University, where in 25 games he recorded 71 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles.

High school
Charlton attended Miami Southridge Senior High School in Miami, Florida, where he was named Honorable Mention All-State as a junior, while recording double-digit sacks for the Spartans and helped lead his team to the 2017 Regional Semifinals.

UCF
In 2018, Charlton enrolled at the University of Central Florida, where he played in all 13 games, recording 21 tackles, ten solo and three tackles for loss of the season. As a sophomore in 2019, he played in 10 games, starting five contests, where he contributed twenty-eight tackles, three and a half for loss, one sack, and three quarterback hurries. In 2020, Charlton appeared in 10 games with five starts. He recorded 18 tackles and 5 tackles for loss.

Mississippi State
In 2021, Charlton transferred to Mississippi State University, where he appeared in 12 games with 11 starts in his first season. He recorded thirty-five total tackles with fourteen solo-tackles, five tackles-for-loss, including four sacks on the season. In 2022, Charlton appeared in 13 games with 11 starts, where he finished with thirty-six total tackles including seven tackles for loss, four sacks, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.

Miami Dolphins
In 2023, Charlton signed with the Miami Dolphins as an Un-drafted free agent. Charlton played three preseason games for the Miami Dolphins, recording one tackle, one sack and one pass deflection. He was placed on the practice squad and later released on September 4, 2023.

Edmonton Elks
On April 23, 2024, Charlton signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released on June 3, 2024.