Charles Way

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Charles Way
Date of birth:	December 27, 1972 (1972-12-27) (age 35)
Place of birth:	Philadelphia, PA
Career information
Position(s):	Running back
Jersey №:	30
College:	Virginia
Organizations
As player:
1995-1999	New York Giants
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Charles Way (born December 27, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football running back in the NFL for five seasons for the New York Giants.

Way was drafted by the Giants in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft, and played in 5 games his rookie year. Primarily used as a fullback, blocking for Rodney Hampton, Way finished the year with 71 total yards (65 of which was receiving yards) and one touchdown, scored in week 6.

Way started 13 games his second year, again primarily used as a blocker. He scored two touchdowns and finished the year with 79 rushing yards and 328 receiving yards.

Way's breakout year was in 1997. Given the starting halfback job after Hampton went down with an injury, Way made the most of his opportunity, rushing for 696 yards and gaining 1001 all purpose yards, and scored 5 touchdowns (4 rushing). He also rushed for 114 yards against Arizona in week 12, the only time in his career that he broke the century mark. Way's contributions helped lead the Giants to the division championship and a home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Giants blew a 22-7 lead and lost the game 23-22.

Way's numbers fell off slightly in 1998, but he still managed to score 4 touchdowns and rush for 432 yards.

Way's career was halted by a chronic knee injury, and he announced his retirement in 2000.

Way currently works for the Giants as their director of player development. He lives in Wayne, New Jersey with his wife Tahesha, a member of the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and their three children.