Charlotte 49ers
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American Athletic1-11 (2025)#103 Recruiting41% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    57
    Cole GonzalesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    57
    Conner HarrellRS SR/TR
  3. 12
    55
    Grayson LoftisRS JR/TR
RB
  1. 24
    60
    Jariel CobbSO
    Starter
  2. 21
    47
    Henry RutledgeGR
  3. 5
    45
    Khamani AlexanderRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 1
    72
    Jaden BarnesSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    48
    Adam Hopkins IVRS JR/TR
  3. 4
    45
    Tank BostonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    54
    Jaylen HamptonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    54
    Zyheem CollickRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    46
    KD Hunter-GibsonRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 89
    61
    Derrick EleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 0
    61
    Cam PedroRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 17
    62
    Gus McGeeGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    62
    Logan MauldinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    50
    Lane WadleJR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 74
    72
    J'Ven WilliamsRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
LG
  1. 57
    71
    Luke SandyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    59
    Dom SilviaRS SO
C
  1. 65
    66
    Nic CrujiRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    51
    Isaiah BullerdickRS SR
RG
  1. 50
    57
    Rod GreenRS SR/TR
    Starter
RT
  1. 75
    57
    Kristos FernandezGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    57
    Mathias NielsenSR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #135 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -26.7 → -24.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 19th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #103 national

16%

Returning production: 41%

4%

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, 72, from App State)

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

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Charlotte?

Charlotte 49ers starting lineup

Cole Gonzales is the projected starting quarterback for Charlotte as of August 17, 2026. Conner Harrell is listed second.

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

The full Charlotte 49ers two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Cole Gonzales · QBJariel Cobb · 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 August 17, 2026. Conner Harrell is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Charlotte?
Jariel Cobb is the projected starter at running back for Charlotte, with Henry Rutledge listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Charlotte?
Jaden Barnes is the projected starter at wide receiver for Charlotte, with Adam Hopkins IV 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 August 17, 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).