Colin Weber, a 2021 graduate of Hopkins High School is a member of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte 49ers. UNC is a division 1 member of the NCAA and plays in the football bowl series (FBS). The 49ers are members of the American Athletic Conference, which is also home to East Carolina, Memphis, SMU, USF, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, Wichita State, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice, UAB and UTSA. 

UNC is coached by Francis "Biff" Poggi. Coach Poggi was part of the University of Michigan football staff in 2021 and 2022 when they won back to back Big Ten Championships.

As a redshirt sophomore this past season, Colin played in all 12 games and led the team in receptions (34) and was second on the team in receiving yards (362). On November 11 against the University of Memphis, Colin led the 49ers in receiving with 5 receptions for 117 yards, with his longest being 45 yards.

While in high school, Colin accumulated 59 receptions for 1092 yards and 24 touchdowns. He holds the school record for receiving yards in a games (192 yards) and is tied for 2nd with 5 touchdowns in a game.

Congratulations Colin and Hopkins Public Schools looks forward to seeing what the future holds for you!

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