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Thompson Named to FWAA Freshman all-America Watch List

The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) has released its first 2020 FWAA Freshman All-American Watch List and it includes Charlotte freshman tight end Taylor Thompson.

Thompson has played in all four games with two starts for the 49ers and has already made a large impact. In his debut at nationally-ranked Appalachian State, he led the 49ers with 62 receiving yards, pulling in catches of 41 and 21 yards. In Charlotte's recent win at North Texas, Thompson pulled in his first TD catch of the season on a 15-yard pass in the third quarter.

Through four games, Thompson has six catches for 103 yards (25.