Waden Charles

Played in all 12 of UCF's games in 2025, earning a starting nod six times, including the final five games of the campaign · Hauled in 26 receptions for 290 yards · Added a rush for two yards · Earned a season-high six catches and 76 yards against Oklahoma State (Nov. 22) · Chewed up 30 yards in his longest reception of the season at No. 6 Texas Tech (Nov. 15) · The first catch of his career came against Jacksonville State in the season opener (Aug. 28), a 18-yard reception helping the Knights convert a 3rd-and-15 which led to a game-tying drive. · Helped UCF on another game-tying drive, recording a 26-yard catch and run on 4th-and-1 against Oklahoma State (Nov. 22) · Had five games where he hauled in a trio of catches and added two additional games with two catches. · Eclipsed the 30-yard receiving mark in each of the final three games and did so a total of five times on the season Played wide receiver and free safety at Somerset Academy Canyons · Ranked a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports · Multi-sport athlete that also played basketball and ran track · Spent his junior season at Palm Beach Central before returning to Somerset Academy for his final season of high school · Saw action in eight games as a senior, recording 37 catches for 595 yards with four receiving touchdowns · He also rushed six times for 47 yards with a rushing TD · Played in 11 games as junior tallying 478 yards with seven touchdowns · Enjoyed a breakout sophomore season with 53 catches for 1,067 yards and eight touchdowns · Earned all-county recognition and was a team captain in 2022 · Defensively, he made 66 tackles with three interceptions and two pass breakups