While the city of Charlotte rejoices the end of a disastrous Carolina Panthers season, there are multiple Charlotte 49ers to watch if you’re tuning in to the start of the NFL Playoffs this weekend.
Charlotte, which played its first season of college football in 2013, has seen five alumni called in the NFL Draft over an 11-year span — not including multiple 49ers who have found their way onto professional rosters through free agency.
With Wild Card Weekend starting Saturday, there are four former 49ers to watch for across three teams, including Alex Highsmith and Larry Ogunjobi with Pittsburgh, Grant DuBose with Green Bay, and Markees Watts with Tampa Bay.