Kansas City Chiefs as ‘Friday Night Lights’ characters

AUSTIN, TX - JUNE 10: A general view of atmosphere during the Friday Night Lights Tailgate and Pep Rally Reunion at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, TX on Friday, June 10, 2016. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly)
AUSTIN, TX - JUNE 10: A general view of atmosphere during the Friday Night Lights Tailgate and Pep Rally Reunion at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, TX on Friday, June 10, 2016. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly) /
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 20: Actor Gaius Charles attends the 2017 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 20, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 20: Actor Gaius Charles attends the 2017 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 20, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

Jamaal Charles as Smash Williams

I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard Jamaal Charles talk in third person.

Smash Williams was a bright star in the backfield for the Dillon Panthers, a player who was a bit too high on himself and made questionable decisions at times (doping up), but remained charming, charismatic and likable for fans of the show. More importantly, he was a special talent at running back who had real pro potential—until his knee became injured. Fortunately the Smash was able to not only recover from his injury but return well enough to earn a football scholarship.

Charles had the same winning smile as Smash Williams along with his dynamic talents out of the backfield. In fact, Charles might be the most dynamic player to ever play for the Chiefs offense. He’s the all-time rushing leader who has been forced to endure multiple knee injuries/concerns to succeed like he has.

Of course, it’d be great if Jamaal would say, “Ladies love the Jamaal!” but for now these comparisons work well enough.