Charles Ellis Cross is an American football offensive tackle for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Charles Cross grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, where he attended Laurel High School. Charles Cross initially committed to play college football at Florida State but decommitted from Florida State during his senior season in favor of signing with Mississippi State. Charles Cross played in the 2018 All-American Bowl as a senior.
Charles Cross Age
Charles Cross was born on November 25, 2000 in Laurel, Mississippi.
Charles Cross Weight
Charles Cross has a weight of 141kg.
Charles Cross NFL Mock Draft
On December 17, 2021, Charles Cross announced that he would forgo his remaining years at Mississippi State and declare for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Charles Cross Arm Length
Most tacklers like to take a bigger kick-step at the snap, taking a more vertical step to stay in front of the edge rusher. Charles Cross, on the other hand, takes more of a horizontal step. Doing so, he doesn’t get depth but he ends up right on the defender. Once in position, you don’t see him ever seem to panic. Charles Cross is patient in his blocking, never over extending himself and getting out of position and also does a great job of using his arm length to keep the rusher from getting into his body.
Charles Cross PFF
Charles Cross scored the highest offensive grade (71.8) on the Mississippi State Bulldogs Team from PFF.
Charles Cross Draft Profile
For someone with limited college football experience, Charles Cross shockingly demonstrates excellent football intelligence as he appears to be in constant communication with the left guard, pointing out dangerous men lurking on the other side of the trench.
Charles Cross does a brilliant job of diagnosing plays, passing off, and picking up players on twists and stunts.