Recruiting outlook: 4 projected openings for the Class of 2027
49ers · Charlotte, North Carolina · American
Head coach
15th season since 2012
Starts by eligibility remaining Share of this season's starts by how many seasons of eligibility each player has left. Players with 1 season left open spots for the Class of 2027, 2 seasons left for 2028, and so on.i
2026 season through Oct 8
This season's roster
28
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 27Roster-size gap 0 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
3
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 3 projected · 1 commits · 2 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
7
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 6 projected · 0 commits · 6 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 8 projected · 0 commits · 8 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
9
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 8 projected · 0 commits · 8 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas EvangelouPrevious school: Omonia Nicosia | Year 4 · 2 seasons leftListed as R-Jr. | DD | Nicosia, CyprusPascal Greek School | Class of 2022 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Ben FisherPrevious school: Virginia Tech | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as R-Sr. | MM | Alexandria, Va.Gonzaga College | Class of 2021 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Caue Zanardi | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MM | Sao Paolo, Brazil | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Diogo Fazenda | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MM | Portimão, Portugal | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Diogo Veloso | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD | Torres Vedras, PortugalInternational School Torres Vedras | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Eirikur Beck | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD | Kopavogur, Iceland | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Elias ArsvollPrevious school: Bryne FK | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FF | Bryne, NorwayNorwegian School of Sports | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Gilbert Eminem DaruPrevious school: Davis and Elkins | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD | Charlotte, N.C.Garinger | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Isak Atlason | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MM | Hafnarfjordur, Iceland | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| James Nyandjo | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD | Huntersville, N.C. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Khadim Diop | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MM | Manchester, England | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Landon Petz | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | FF | Cary, N.C. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry NoelPrevious school: Marshall | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | Santa Cruz, Trinidad and TobagoSan Juan North Secondary | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Luc LaviellePrevious school: Campbell | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Cary, N.C.Apex | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Mikey Raggett | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FF | Kilkenny, Ireland | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Natsuki Ogata | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | Osaka, JapanOsaka Gakugei | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Owen Willcox | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD | Charleston, S.C. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramie Tita | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FF | Durham, N.C. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel FrancouPrevious school: Hofstra | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MM | Melbourne, AustraliaAuburn | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Samuel Manufor | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD | London, England | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Tate AsantePrevious school: Calvary FC | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MM | Calgary, Canada | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Vilmer Brunskog | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD | Oslo, Norway | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiktor Pucilowski | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MM | Wroclaw, Poland | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Xavier HollowayPrevious school: Saint Louis | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MM | Waterford, Conn.Crossroads Flex | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Zachary Schweighardt | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FF | Hickory, N.C. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |