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Sep 16, 2024 - Sports

Charlotte high schools rank top 10 for most NFL players on kickoff weekend rosters

Ashley Mahoney

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Trenton Simpson #23 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts as he takes the field prior to an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) — Trenton Simpson, #23 for the Baltimore Ravens played at Mallard Creek. Photo: Michael Owens/Getty Images

High schools in Charlotte produced 10 players on week one NFL rosters, according to the league.

Why it matters: The building blocks for making it to the NFL are laid in high school.

State of play: Mallard Creek High and West Mecklenburg High each produced two NFL players on week one NFL rosters.

Charlotte tied for 7th, along with Birmingham, AL, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Philadelphia.

Yes, but: The list focused on the city of Charlotte, rather than the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district.

Players who went to private schools in Charlotte, like Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, who went to Charlotte Latin, are included.
Green Bay Packers running back Emmanuel Wilson, who went to North Mecklenburg High in Huntersville, and fellow Packer, cornerback Jaire Alexander, who went to Rocky River in Mint Hill, are not.

Below is the list of NFL players from the Charlotte area who played week one of the 2024 NFL season.

Editor's note: Players are listed alphabetically by school.

Charlotte schools

Charlotte Christian: Garrett Bradbury | Minnesota Vikings center

Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants lines up against Garrett Bradbury #56 of the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) — Photo: Luke Hales/Getty Images

Charlotte Latin: Daniel Jones | New York Giants quarterback

Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) — Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Harding: Jovaughn Gwyn | Atlanta Falcons guard

Jovaughn Gwyn #56 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during a NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M & T Bank on August 17, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) — Photo: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Mallard Creek: Jordan Davis | Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle

Defensive tackle Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Arena Corinthians on September 7, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) — Photo: Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Mallard Creek: Trenton Simpson | Baltimore Ravens linebacker

Linebacker Tavius Robinson #95 and linebacker Trenton Simpson #30 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images — Linebacker Tavius Robinson #95 (left) and linebacker Trenton Simpson #30 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a playoff win last season. Photo: Kirby Lee/Getty Images

Myers Park: Drake Maye | New England Patriots quarterback

Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks to make a pass during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 08, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images) — Photo: Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images

Providence Day: Ikem Ekwonu | Carolina Panthers tackle

Ikem Ekwonu #79 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to block during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 8, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) — Photo: Perry Knotts/Getty Images

West Charlotte: Devontez Walker | Baltimore Ravens wide receiver

Wide receiver Devontez Walker #81 of the Baltimore Ravens and his teammates enter the field during player introductions prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) — Photo: Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images

West Mecklenburg: Dyami Brown | Washington Commanders wide receiver

Dyami Brown #2 of the Washington Commanders warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) — Photo: Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images

West Mecklenburg: Delmar Glaze | Las Vegas Raiders tackle

Delmar Glaze #OL27 of Maryland participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) — Photo: Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images

Charlotte-area schools

Ashbrook: British Brooks | Houston Texans running back

Butler: Kendall Lamm | Miami Dolphins tackle

Hickory Ridge: Jalen Brooks | Dallas Cowboys wide receiver

Garrett Williams | Arizona Cardinals cornerback

Indian Land: Dorian Williams | Buffalo Bills linebacker

Metrolina Christian Academy: Tyrek Funderburk | Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback

North Mecklenburg: Emmanuel Wilson | Green Bay Packers running back

Northwestern: Cordarrelle Patterson | Pittsburgh Steelers running back

Mason Rudolph | Tennessee Titans quarterback

Rocky River: Jaire Alexander | Green Bay Packers cornerback

South Point (Belmont): Nick Muse, Nick | Minnesota Vikings tight end

South Pointe (Rock Hill): Jadeveon Clowney | Carolina Panthers linebacker

Stephon Gilmore | Minnesota Vikings cornerback
Nick McCloud | New York Giants cornerback

Sun Valley: Sam Howell | Seattle Seahawks quarterback

Weddington: Malik Mustapha | San Francisco 49ers safety

Will Shipley | Philadelphia Eagles running back

See the full list: 2024 Kickoff Weekend Rosters

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