15 Charlotte athletes you should be following on Instagram
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Is there anything that levels the playing field like Instagram? Seriously, if you want to feel like you could be friends with an athlete that’s both 6 feet tall and worth millions, check out their Instagram.
@cameron1newton
Who: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers quarterback
Followers: 3.5 million
Expect: Ahead-of-the-curve fashion choices, captions that need translating, and football
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“thįš âįñt â G1MMį€K, įtš âñ Ë₽įDËM1€” -gü¢¢įMÅNË #iWmW -1OVE
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#iWmW -1OVE #goofyFÂČÊ #smile1TSalmostTHEweekend‼️
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@clarkbishop96
Who: Clark Bishop, Charlotte Checkers center forward
Followers: 2,100+
Expect: Hockey, traveling and family and friends
Nice day off in LA at Universal Studios
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A photo posted by Clark Bishop (@clarkbishop96) on
As you can see I was in a lot of pain.. #blockedshot
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@codyzeller
Who: Cody Zeller, Hornets center
Followers: 8,200+
Expect: Incredible throwbacks and family and friends
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My fashion sense hasn’t changed a bit….#tbt #WEAREJORDAN
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A photo posted by Cody Zeller (@codyzeller) on
@danicapatrick
Who: Danica Patrick, NASCAR driver (#10 Nature’s Bakery Chevy)
Followers: 337,000
Expect: Yoga, her dogs and food and drink
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We felt pretty jacked after the disaster I planned at the end!
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A photo posted by Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) on
@dfunch
Who: Devin Funchess, Panthers wide receiver
Followers: 139,000
Expect: Football, his wife and his dog
Low and behold. All there is to it is to trust the process…
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A photo posted by Devin Funchess (@dfunch) on
Wofford it’s been REAL! Appreciate you! #Camp2016 #keeppounding
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@fozzywhitt
Who: Fozzy Whittaker, Panthers running back
Followers: 55,400
Expect: Family, friends and football
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A photo posted by Fozzy Whittaker (@fozzywhitt) on
My beautiful wife and I experiencing this Hawaiian sunset!
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@fskpart3
Who: Frank Kaminsky, Hornets center
Followers: 203,000
Expect: Posts that will confuse you and McAlister’s sweet tea
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You totally just looked at my butt #LookBackAtIt #Year2
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I guess don’t fall asleep around a bunch of friends during halftime of the Super Bowl
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@gregolsen88
Who: Greg Olsen, Panthers tight end
Followers: 241,000
Expect: Family, football and community involvement
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A photo posted by Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) on
A photo posted by Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) on
@jimmiejohnson
Who: Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR driver
Followers: 315,000
Expect: Family, racing and biking
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A photo posted by Jimmie Johnson (@jimmiejohnson) on
We found a BMX track amongst the killer trails here in AZ. #Braaap @seankerlin @trekbikes
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@jonathanstewar1
Who: Jonathan Stewart, Panthers running back
Followers: 258,000
Expect: Football, his girlfriend and inspirational quotes
#Mood after a win #panthers 0-
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A photo posted by Jonathan Stewart (@jonathanstewar1) on
#sesamestreet @jwylie1 @lieutenant_dan06
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She enjoys the #simplethingsinlife #Charlotte
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@kevincrowley21
Who: Kevin Crowley, Hounds midfielder
Followers: 5,000+
Expect: Lacrosse, travel, friends and family
#tbt photobombed by the Alps in Salzburg, Austria
A photo posted by Kevin Crowley (@kevincrowley21) on
A photo posted by Kevin Crowley (@kevincrowley21) on
Had a great time shooting with @snyprlax today in San Fran! #goldengate #SNYPR #PlayConnectCompete
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@kk_mr99
Who: Kawann Short, Panthers defensive tackle
Followers: 50,500
Expect: Family and football
Thank you! For all you do..Nothing b love #Salute
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A photo posted by Kawann Short (@kk_mr99) on
Take a moment to Give him all the glory!! Football is back baby we lit
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@patyoung44
Who: Pat Young, Charlotte Hounds midfielder
Followers: 10,700
Expect: Friends and family
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A photo posted by Pat Young (@patyoung44) on
Happy Holidays #everything1K #SZN
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@rowdybusch
Who: Kyle Busch, NASCAR driver
Followers: 166,000
Expect: Family and racing
Rowdy Santa, dropping ❌each frame! #bowling #strikes ##
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A photo posted by Kyle Busch (@rowdybusch) on
A photo posted by Kyle Busch (@rowdybusch) on
@spenceneedle
Who: Spencer Hawes, Hornets center/forward
Followers: 24,100
Expect: Excellent photoshopping and family
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A photo posted by Spencer Hawes (@spenceneedle) on
Had a great time yesterday dressing up like super heroes and hanging with some incredible kids.
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