Charlotte 49ers Football Roster: A Comprehensive Overview
The Charlotte 49ers football team represents the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in college football. This article provides a detailed look at the team's roster, including offensive, defensive, and special teams players.
Offensive Roster
The Charlotte 49ers offense consists of a diverse group of players across various positions, each bringing their unique skills and experience to the team.
Quarterbacks
The quarterbacks leading the offense include:
- Conner Harrell: A 6' 2", 210 lbs Junior from Alabaster, AL.
- Grayson Loftis: A 6' 3", 215 lbs Sophomore from Gaffney, SC.
- Luke McNulty: A 6' 2", 185 lbs Freshman from Pasadena, CA.
- Zach Wilcke: A 6' 3", 205 lbs Junior from Hernando, MS.
Running Backs
The running back squad features a mix of experience and youth:
- Jariel Cobb: A 5' 10", 185 lbs Freshman from Reidsville, NC.
- Jake Davids: A 5' 9", 180 lbs Freshman from Charlotte, NC.
- Rod Gainey Jr.: A 6' 0", 185 lbs Freshman from Tampa, FL.
- Duke Guenther: A 5' 9", 185 lbs Freshman from Ocean City, NJ.
- Henry Rutledge: A 5' 8", 185 lbs Senior from Charlotte, NC.
- Cameren Smith: A 6' 0", 225 lbs Senior from Claymont, DE.
- CJ Stokes: A 5' 10", 200 lbs Junior from Columbia, SC.
Wide Receivers
The wide receiver corps boasts a variety of sizes and skill sets:
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- Evan Austin: A 6' 1", 175 lbs Freshman from Frederick, MD.
- Ta'ir Brooks: A 6' 3", 210 lbs Senior from Oakland, CA.
- Sean Brown: A 6' 4", 200 lbs Senior from Waxhaw, NC.
- Miles Burris: A 6' 2", 200 lbs Sophomore from Jacksonville, FL.
- Derrick Eley: A 6' 0", 170 lbs Freshman from Huntersville, NC.
- Jaylen Hampton: A 6' 2", 200 lbs Freshman from Atlanta, GA.
- Jeremiah Hoffman: A 6' 1", 175 lbs Freshman from Severance, CO.
- Adam Hopkins IV: A 6' 0", 180 lbs Sophomore from Thomasville, GA.
- KD Hunter-Gibson: A 6' 0", 190 lbs Junior from Tupelo, MS.
- E. Jai Mason: A 6' 1", 205 lbs Senior from Jackson, MS.
- Jayden McGowan: A 5' 7", 180 lbs Senior from Laurens, SC.
- Javen Nicholas: A 5' 9", 190 lbs Junior from New Orleans, LA.
- Justin Olson: A 6' 3", 210 lbs Senior from Huntersville, NC.
- Chris Rivens: A 6' 3", 185 lbs Freshman from Charlotte, NC.
Tight Ends
The tight end group provides size and versatility to the offense:
- Connor Adair: A 6' 3", 240 lbs Freshman from Warrenton, VA.
- Joey Bearns III: A 6' 1", 280 lbs Senior from Huntingtown, MD.
- Jason Jeffares: A 6' 3", 230 lbs Sophomore from Charlotte, NC.
- Grant Laskey: A 6' 5", 240 lbs Freshman from Valdosta, GA.
- Gus McGee: A 6' 5", 250 lbs Senior from Newburyport, MA.
- Brady Rhoads: A 6' 4", 230 lbs Freshman from Sun Prairie, WI.
- Jake Young: A 6' 3", 240 lbs Junior from Waxhaw, NC.
Offensive Line
The offensive line is crucial for protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes:
- Andrew Adair: A 6' 4", 320 lbs Senior from Warrenton, VA.
- Mason Bowers: A 6' 4", 310 lbs Senior from High Point, NC.
- Boston Brinkley: A 6' 3", 315 lbs Junior from Fort Mill, SC.
- Isaiah Bullerdick: A 6' 2", 300 lbs Junior from Harrisburg, NC.
- Mo Clipper Jr.: A 6' 5", 315 lbs Junior from Alpharetta, GA.
- Drew Cunningham: A 6' 4", 290 lbs Freshman from Southlake, TX.
- Devin Davis: A 6' 3", 310 lbs Junior from Atlanta, GA.
- Omarion Davis: A 6' 5", 305 lbs Junior from Vero Beach, FL.
- Kristos Fernandez: A 6' 5", 300 lbs Senior from New Hyde Park, NY.
- Tyler Gibson: A 6' 5", 310 lbs Junior from Alpharetta, GA.
- Rod Green: A 6' 5", 315 lbs Junior from Dayton, OH.
- Dominick Kelley: A 6' 5", 290 lbs Sophomore from Waxhaw, NC.
- Jonny King: A 6' 3", 295 lbs Senior from Greensboro, NC.
- Jesse Ramil: A 6' 4", 300 lbs Senior from Binghamton, NY.
- Elijah Reed: A 6' 2", 285 lbs Freshman from Cary, NC.
- Umar Rockhead: A 6' 5", 285 lbs Freshman from Charlotte, NC.
- Eli Samples: A 6' 5", 290 lbs Junior from Cumming, GA.
- Dallas Shirley: A 6' 4", 290 lbs Junior from Simpsonville, SC.
- Isaac Sikes-Rasby: A 6' 5", 275 lbs Freshman from Kennesaw, GA.
- Dom Silvia: A 6' 6", 320 lbs Freshman from Bridgewater, MA.
Defensive Roster
The Charlotte 49ers defense is composed of a variety of players across the defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs.
Defensive Line
The defensive line is tasked with pressuring the quarterback and stopping the run:
- Kendal Brown: A 6' 4", 235 lbs Freshman from Savannah, GA.
- Tristen Brown: A 6' 3", 295 lbs Freshman from Concord, NC.
- DJ Burgess: A 6' 2", 270 lbs Junior from Oxford, MS.
- Jaylen Doss: A 6' 2", 270 lbs Freshman from Petal, MS.
- Jalar Holley: A 6' 3", 315 lbs Senior from Queens, NY.
- Caleb Irving: A 6' 1", 290 lbs Freshman from Glenn Heights, TX.
- Jaylon Johnson: A 6' 4", 250 lbs Junior from Antioch, TN.
- Cheick Kaba: A 6' 2", 285 lbs Senior from Minneapolis, MN.
- Jorel Liverpool: A 6' 6", 255 lbs Senior from Brooklyn, NY.
- Takeo Massey: A 6' 3", 205 lbs Freshman from Charlotte, NC.
- Xavier Miles: A 6' 3", 320 lbs Sophomore from Orange, NJ.
- Chris Morton: A 6' 3", 220 lbs Freshman from Wilmington, NC.
- Braden Mullen: A 6' 4", 245 lbs Senior from Glenview, IL.
- Zion Shockley: A 6' 4", 285 lbs Senior from Ocean City, MD.
- Curtis Simpson: A 6' 4", 230 lbs Freshman from Shelby, NC.
- Jamarrion Solomon: A 6' 0", 270 lbs Junior from Miami, FL.
- Yamil Talib: A 6' 2", 240 lbs Freshman from Dallas, TX.
- Ayo Tifase: A 6' 4", 285 lbs Junior from Baltimore, MD.
- Darius Wallace: A 6' 3", 235 lbs Freshman from Suwanee, GA.
- Macyo Williams: A 6' 1", 280 lbs Senior from Akron, OH.
Linebackers
The linebackers are responsible for run support and pass coverage:
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- Stellan Bowman: A 6' 0", 230 lbs Sophomore from Grand Rapids, MI.
- Will Estes: A 6' 1", 210 lbs Freshman from Cary, NC.
- Justin Hayes: A 6' 1", 215 lbs Sophomore from Advance, NC.
- JJ Okate: A 6' 3", 215 lbs Junior from Fort Worth, TX.
- Kadin Schmitz: A 6' 1", 235 lbs Junior from Ashland, OH.
- Parker Startz: A 6' 3", 240 lbs Freshman from Mokena, IL.
- Shay Taylor: A 6' 3", 235 lbs Senior from Mount Perry, OH.
- Reid Williford: A 6' 2", 235 lbs Senior from Franklin, TN.
- Gavin Willis: A 6' 0", 230 lbs Junior from Louisville, KY.
Defensive Backs
The defensive backs cover wide receivers and provide the last line of defense against the pass:
- Cornell Allen: A 5' 10", 190 lbs Freshman from Richmond, VA.
- Thai Baldwin: A 5' 11", 180 lbs Senior from Hampton, VA.
- Dwight Bootle II: A 5' 10", 180 lbs Junior from Miami, FL.
- Aydan Cannon: A 5' 10", 175 lbs Freshman from Charlotte, NC.
- CJ Clinkscales Jr.: A 5' 8", 175 lbs Junior from Buford, GA.
- Ja'Qurious Conley: A 6' 1", 215 lbs Senior from Jacksonville, NC.
- Antonio Cotman Jr.: A 6' 2", 200 lbs Sophomore from Colonial Heights, VA.
- Tyson Craig: A 5' 11", 180 lbs Freshman from Lawrenceville, GA.
- Caleb Curtain: A 6' 1", 195 lbs Senior from Greensboro, NC.
- Derrick Edwards: A 5' 11", 185 lbs Senior from Miami, FL.
- Randy Franklin: A 6' 0", 200 lbs Senior from Fayetteville, NC.
- Seth Franklin: A 5' 10", 170 lbs Sophomore from Fayetteville, NC.
- Collin Gill: A 6' 0", 210 lbs Sophomore from Fort Washington, MD.
- Cary Grant: A 6' 2", 180 lbs Junior from New Orleans, LA.
- Kameron Manley: A 5' 9", 170 lbs Freshman from Raleigh, NC.
- Treyveon McGee: A 6' 3", 200 lbs Senior from Ypsilanti, MI.
- Breon Noel: A 5' 10", 200 lbs Senior from Baltimore, MD.
- Gavin Shipman: A 5' 11", 180 lbs Senior from Alabaster, AL.
Special Teams Roster
The special teams unit includes kickers, punters, and long snappers:
- Aiden Bui: A 5' 9", 160 lbs Freshman Kicker from Pearland, TX.
- Andrew Bennett: A 6' 1", 180 lbs Freshman Punter from Thomasville, GA.
- Bronson Long: A 6' 4", 200 lbs Junior Kicker from Gothenburg, NE.
- Colby Garfield: A 6' 2", 235 lbs Senior Long Snapper from Clemmons, NC.
- Ian Kelly: A 6' 0", 160 lbs Freshman Punter from Bluffton, SC.
Detailed Roster Breakdown
Offense
Quarterbacks
- Conner Harrell (#15): 6'2", 210 lbs, JR
- Grayson Loftis (#12): 6'3", 215 lbs, SO
- Luke McNulty (#16): 6'2", 185 lbs, FR
- Zach Wilcke (#1): 6'3", 205 lbs, JR
Running Backs
- Jariel Cobb (#24): 5'10", 185 lbs, FR
- Jake Davids (#41): 5'9", 180 lbs, FR
- Rod Gainey Jr. (#6): 6'0", 185 lbs, FR
- Duke Guenther (#37): 5'9", 185 lbs, FR
- Henry Rutledge (#21): 5'8", 185 lbs, SR
- Cameren Smith (#25): 6'0", 225 lbs, SR
- CJ Stokes (#23): 5'10", 200 lbs, JR
Wide Receivers
- Evan Austin (#82): 6'1", 175 lbs, FR
- Ta'ir Brooks (#10): 6'3", 210 lbs, SR
- Sean Brown (#8): 6'4", 200 lbs, SR
- Miles Burris (#88): 6'2", 200 lbs, SO
- Derrick Eley (#89): 6'0", 170 lbs, FR
- Jaylen Hampton (#2): 6'2", 200 lbs, FR
- Jeremiah Hoffman (#80): 6'1", 175 lbs, FR
- Adam Hopkins IV (#14): 6'0", 180 lbs, SO
- KD Hunter-Gibson (#11): 6'0", 190 lbs, JR
- E. Jai Mason (#7): 6'1", 205 lbs, SR
- Jayden McGowan (#3): 5'7", 180 lbs, SR
- Javen Nicholas (#9): 5'9", 190 lbs, JR
- Justin Olson (#4): 6'3", 210 lbs, SR
- Chris Rivens (#84): 6'3", 185 lbs, FR
Tight Ends
- Connor Adair (#86): 6'3", 240 lbs, FR
- Joey Bearns III (#0): 6'1", 280 lbs, SR
- Jason Jeffares (#85): 6'3", 230 lbs, SO
- Grant Laskey (#80): 6'5", 240 lbs, FR
- Gus McGee (#17): 6'5", 250 lbs, SR
- Brady Rhoads (#81): 6'4", 230 lbs, FR
- Jake Young (#87): 6'3", 240 lbs, JR
Offensive Line
- Andrew Adair (#56): 6'4", 320 lbs, SR
- Mason Bowers (#57): 6'4", 310 lbs, SR
- Boston Brinkley (#65): 6'3", 315 lbs, JR
- Isaiah Bullerdick (#76): 6'2", 300 lbs, JR
- Mo Clipper Jr. (#55): 6'5", 315 lbs, JR
- Drew Cunningham (#62): 6'4", 290 lbs, FR
- Devin Davis (#58): 6'3", 310 lbs, JR
- Omarion Davis (#66): 6'5", 305 lbs, JR
- Kristos Fernandez (#75): 6'5", 300 lbs, SR
- Tyler Gibson (#74): 6'5", 310 lbs, JR
- Rod Green (#50): 6'5", 315 lbs, JR
- Dominick Kelley (#72): 6'5", 290 lbs, SO
- Jonny King (#52): 6'3", 295 lbs, SR
- Jesse Ramil (#68): 6'4", 300 lbs, SR
- Elijah Reed (#79): 6'2", 285 lbs, FR
- Umar Rockhead (#73): 6'5", 285 lbs, FR
- Eli Samples (#71): 6'5", 290 lbs, JR
- Dallas Shirley (#70): 6'4", 290 lbs, JR
- Isaac Sikes-Rasby (#54): 6'5", 275 lbs, FR
- Dom Silvia (#67): 6'6", 320 lbs, FR
Defense
Defensive Line
- Kendal Brown (#14): 6'4", 235 lbs, FR
- Tristen Brown (#93): 6'3", 295 lbs, FR
- DJ Burgess (#7): 6'2", 270 lbs, JR
- Jaylen Doss (#99): 6'2", 270 lbs, FR
- Jalar Holley (#97): 6'3", 315 lbs, SR
- Caleb Irving (#85): 6'1", 290 lbs, FR
- Jaylon Johnson (#24): 6'4", 250 lbs, JR
- Cheick Kaba (#55): 6'2", 285 lbs, SR
- Jorel Liverpool (#10): 6'6", 255 lbs, SR
- Takeo Massey (#94): 6'3", 205 lbs, FR
- Xavier Miles (#58): 6'3", 320 lbs, SO
- Chris Morton (#90): 6'3", 220 lbs, FR
- Braden Mullen (#44): 6'4", 245 lbs, SR
- Zion Shockley (#18): 6'4", 285 lbs, SR
- Curtis Simpson (#32): 6'4", 230 lbs, FR
- Jamarrion Solomon (#51): 6'0", 270 lbs, JR
- Yamil Talib (#20): 6'2", 240 lbs, FR
- Ayo Tifase (#50): 6'4", 285 lbs, JR
- Darius Wallace (#23): 6'3", 235 lbs, FR
- Macyo Williams (#15): 6'1", 280 lbs, SR
Linebackers
- Stellan Bowman (#30): 6'0", 230 lbs, SO
- Will Estes (#46): 6'1", 210 lbs, FR
- Justin Hayes (#41): 6'1", 215 lbs, SO
- JJ Okate (#42): 6'3", 215 lbs, JR
- Kadin Schmitz (#19): 6'1", 235 lbs, JR
- Parker Startz (#36): 6'3", 240 lbs, FR
- Shay Taylor (#35): 6'3", 235 lbs, SR
- Reid Williford (#40): 6'2", 235 lbs, SR
- Gavin Willis (#13): 6'0", 230 lbs, JR
Defensive Backs
- Cornell Allen (#28): 5'10", 190 lbs, FR
- Thai Baldwin (#16): 5'11", 180 lbs, SR
- Dwight Bootle II (#11): 5'10", 180 lbs, JR
- Aydan Cannon (#27): 5'10", 175 lbs, FR
- CJ Clinkscales Jr. (#12): 5'8", 175 lbs, JR
- Ja'Qurious Conley (#6): 6'1", 215 lbs, SR
- Antonio Cotman Jr. (#5): 6'2", 200 lbs, SO
- Tyson Craig (#31): 5'11", 180 lbs, FR
- Caleb Curtain (#1): 6'1", 195 lbs, SR
- Derrick Edwards (#8): 5'11", 185 lbs, SR
- Randy Franklin (#43): 6'0", 200 lbs, SR
- Seth Franklin (#33): 5'10", 170 lbs, SO
- Collin Gill (#3): 6'0", 210 lbs, SO
- Cary Grant (#9): 6'2", 180 lbs, JR
- Kameron Manley (#17): 5'9", 170 lbs, FR
- Treyveon McGee (#2): 6'3", 200 lbs, SR
- Breon Noel (#21): 5'10", 200 lbs, SR
- Gavin Shipman (#4): 5'11", 180 lbs, SR
Special Teams
Kickers
- Aiden Bui (#84): 5'9", 160 lbs, FR
- Bronson Long (#95): 6'4", 200 lbs, JR
Punters
- Andrew Bennett (#92): 6'1", 180 lbs, FR
- Ian Kelly (#44): 6'0", 160 lbs, FR
Long Snappers
- Colby Garfield (#39): 6'2", 235 lbs, SR
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