C.J. Burton brings ball production and steady back-end versatility to Charlotte
In his first season with Charlotte in 2025, C.J. Burton played all 12 games with three starts and produced 18 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, one pass breakup, and one quarterback hurry, giving the 49ers a DB who has already shown he can make plays on the ball.[2] His profile suggests a reliable, physical defender with early-game consistency—he recorded a tackle in each of his first seven games—and the kind of opportunistic range that can translate well in a secondary looking for turnover creation and composure rather than just highlight-reel flash.[2]
