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CHARLOTTE – Three years ago, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi blazed a trail for the Charlotte 49ers when he became the first player drafted from the fledgling local program.
Now three 49ers products – running back Benny LeMay, offensive lineman Cameron Clark and EDGE Alex Highsmith – are preparing to participate at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. The same trio also performed at the East-West Shrine Bowl.
"To have these three guys at the Shrine Bowl and then at the Combine, it's unbelievable for our program," head coach Will Healy said. "These are three guys that we expect to perform extremely well while they're there and handle themselves really well. They're tremendous ambassadors for our program."
Three Combine participants is the most in school history, and it means Charlotte will have more representation in Indianapolis than UNC and N.C. State.
It's a big deal. And it helps build the program's reputation, which is growing more impressive by the year.
"With the success Nate Davis has had starting for the Titans as a rookie, and Larry Ogunjobi with the Browns – they have paved the way," Healy said of the two players drafted in program history. "Hundreds of NFL personnel have been through our building over the last six months. We've shown that you can accomplish your dreams of playing in the National Football League at our place. We have a really good brand of football with really good players in our program. It's just the beginning, but it is special to have three (Combine participants) in one class."
Here's more from Healy on each of the 49ers who will perform for scouts in Indy later this month: