ATHENS, Ga. ---  Tight end Orson Charles of Plant High School in Tampa, Fla., has signed a letter of intent with the University of Georgia according to UGA head football coach Mark Richt.

Charles announced his decision and signed the letter late Friday afternoon.

“We’re thrilled to have Orson join our signing class,” said Richt of the 6-3, 230 pound prospect.  “He comes from a state championship high school team coached by Robert Weiner who has done an outstanding job developing that program.  It’s a team that knows how to win and I’m sure Orson will come in and be ready to compete.  I also want to pay a special tribute to his mother, Naseline Charles, who has done a magnificent job raising this young man.”

A high school teammate of Georgia signee quarterback Aaron Murray, Charles had numerous honors including PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team, SuperPrep Elite 50, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, and Class AAAA Florida Sports Writers Association All-State. As a senior he recorded 75 receptions for 1,440 yards and 21 touchdowns.  In the state championship game, he had six catches for 132 yards and two TD’s.

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