Charlotte 49ers Depth Chart

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American Athletic0-2 (2026)#103 Recruiting41% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    58
    Cole GonzalesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    58
    Grayson LoftisRS JR/TR
  3. 10
    46
    Jaylen WhiteFR
RB
  1. 7
    61
    Chance WilliamsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    52
    Khamani AlexanderRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 1
    73
    Jaden BarnesSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    65
    Zyheem CollickRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    55
    Jaylen HamptonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    53
    KD Hunter-GibsonRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 89
    62
    Derrick EleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 0
    62
    Cam PedroRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 17
    63
    Gus McGeeGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    63
    Logan MauldinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 74
    73
    J'Ven WilliamsRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    52
    Isaac Sikes-RasbyRS FR
LG
  1. 57
    71
    Luke SandyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 64
    52
    O'Shea StromanJR/TR
C
  1. 65
    67
    Nic CrujiRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    60
    Dom SilviaRS SO
RG
  1. 76
    58
    Isaiah BullerdickRS SR
    Starter
  2. 67
    58
    Dom SilviaRS SO
RT
  1. 75
    58
    Kristos FernandezGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    52
    Dylan Nolan-CookJR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Charlotte 49ers plays App State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 06:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTim Albinsince 2025
Offensive CoordinatorTodd Fitch
Defensive CoordinatorNate Faanes

What's Next

Who do they play next?at App State · Sat, Sep 19 · 06:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Cole Gonzales — starting quarterback for CharlotteHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Charlotte
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #132 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: -26.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 25th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #103 national

    6%

    Returning production: 41%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    14 adds in two-deep · avg 63 OVR · top add: J. Barnes (WR, 73, from App State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach CharlotteTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Charlotte?

    Charlotte 49ers starting lineup

    Cole Gonzales is the projected starting quarterback for Charlotte as of September 16, 2026. Grayson Loftis is listed second.

    Charlotte also projects Chance Williams at running back, Jaden Barnes at wide receiver and Gus McGee at tight end.

    The full Charlotte 49ers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Cole Gonzales · QBChance Williams · RBJaden Barnes · WR-XGus McGee · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Charlotte's starting quarterback?
    Cole Gonzales is the projected starting quarterback for Charlotte as of September 16, 2026. Grayson Loftis is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Charlotte?
    Chance Williams is the projected starter at running back for Charlotte, with Khamani Alexander listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Charlotte?
    Jaden Barnes is the projected starter at wide receiver for Charlotte, with Zyheem Collick listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Charlotte?
    Gus McGee is the projected starter at tight end for Charlotte, with Logan Mauldin listed second.
    When was the Charlotte 49ers depth chart last updated?
    The Charlotte 49ers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Charlotte's record last season?
    Charlotte 49ers finished 1-11 (0-8 in American Athletic play).
    When does Charlotte 49ers play next?
    Charlotte 49ers plays App State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 06:00 PM ET.

    Full Charlotte roster

    Every player on the Charlotte 49ers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Jaden Barnes, Zyheem Collick

    WR: Jaylen Hampton, KD Hunter-Gibson

    WR: Derrick Eley, Cam Pedro

    LT: J'Ven Williams, Isaac Sikes-Rasby

    LG: Luke Sandy, O'Shea Stroman

    C: Nic Cruji, Dom Silvia

    RG: Isaiah Bullerdick, Dom Silvia

    RT: Kristos Fernandez, Dylan Nolan-Cook

    TE: Gus McGee, Logan Mauldin

    QB: Cole Gonzales, Grayson Loftis, Jaylen White

    RB: Chance Williams, Khamani Alexander

    Defense

    DE: DJ Burgess, Jaylon Johnson

    NT: Devin Ancrum, Caleb Irving

    DT: Jamarrion Solomon, Jamil Davis

    DE: Curtis Simpson, Shaku Sangarie

    WLB: Kadin Schmitz, Jerry Wall III

    MLB: Gavin Willis, Stellan Bowman

    CB: Jameel Croft Jr., Tradarius Smith

    SS: Collin Gill, Cornell Allen

    FS: Dy'Lon Womack, Shamar McIntosh

    CB: CJ Clinkscales Jr., Chase Usher

    NB: Jonathan Patterson, Kevin Beckham Jr.

    Special Teams

    PT: Bronson Long, Ian Kelly

    PK: Aiden Bui, Ian Kelly

    KO: Ian Kelly, Charlie Birtwistle

    LS: Henry Searcy, Charlie Becker

    H: Bronson Long, Ian Kelly

    PR: Henry Rutledge, Derrick Eley, Jaden Barnes

    KR: Derrick Eley, Henry Rutledge