Charlie Taumoepeau (born March 25, 1998) is an American football fullback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. He played college football at Portland State.
High school career
Taumoepeau played high school football at Federal Way High School. He was not heavily recruited and unranked by 247sports.com coming out of high school. He committed to Portland State to play football.
College career
Taumoepeau was named to the 2019 Big Sky Football All Conference Team following his senior season. Taumoepeau was also a participant in the 2020 Senior Bowl.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Taumoepeau signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020. He was waived on September 2, 2020.
Indianapolis Colts
Taumoepeau signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on September 8, 2020. He was released on September 22.
San Francisco 49ers
On September 30, 2020, Taumoepeau was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. He was released on October 6.
Detroit Lions
On May 17, 2021, Taumoepeau signed with the Detroit Lions. On August 16, 2021, he was placed on the non-football injury list after being injured in a car accident driven by ex-teammate Alex Brown. He was released on March 16, 2022.
Seattle Sea Dragons
On January 1, 2023, Taumoepeau was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 14th round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft. On January 28, 2023, he was traded to the Seattle Sea Dragons. He appeared in 6 games with one start, making 5 receptions for 60 yards.
St Louis Battlehawks
On August 9, 2023, Taumoepeau was traded back to the St. Louis Battlehawks in exchange for linebacker Silas Kelly.