Recruiting outlook: 4–7 projected openings for the Class of 2027
49ers · Charlotte, North Carolina · American
Head coach
2nd season since 2025
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
29
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 1
Coach's 2024–25 avg 29 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 2 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–4
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 1 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
6–7
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allie Metcalf | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | New Albany, OhioNew Albany | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Annabelle Walker | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Charlotte, N.C.Virginia Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Autumn Webb | Seasons left: 2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as R-Jr. | D | Frisco, TexasLone Star | Class of 2022 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Carly Lashley | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Wake Forest, N.C.Heritage | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chloe Salisbury | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Nottingham, EnglandWorkshop College | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Evie CravenPrevious school: Pitt | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Manchester, EnglandLoreto Grammar School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Grace Drumgool | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Bridgewater, N.J.Bridgewater Raritan | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grace Keighley | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Clayton, N.C.Cleveland | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Holly Robins | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Wellington, N.Z.Wellington Phoenix | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kate Pratt | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Asheville, N.C.TC Roberson | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kathleen NgulefacPrevious school: George Washington | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Snellville, Ga.Parkview | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Kyla Osborne | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Brookhaven, Ga.Chamblee | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laura Cate Westerbeek | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as R-Sr. | D | Raleigh, N.C.Athens Drive Magnet | Class of 2021 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Lauren BuzzellPrevious school: Nebraska | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | D | St. Francis, Minn.St. Francis | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liz BigalaPrevious school: Houston | Seasons left: 3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as R-So. | F | Charlotte, N.C.West Cabarrus | Class of 2023 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucie BertrandPrevious school: Western Carolina / Limestone | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Paris, FranceSport Etude Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Macy ChambersPrevious school: Southern Union State | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Miramar Beach, Fla.South Walton | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlies Pison | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Dilbeek, BelgiumRSCA Anderlecht | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| McKenna SylvesterPrevious school: Rhode Island | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | F | Plympton, Mass.Silver Lake Regional | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Millie JonesPrevious school: Taylor University | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | D | Charlotte, N.C.Covenant Day | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Penelope Rich | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Pine Island, N.Y.Chapel Field Christian School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Rachel LoguePrevious school: Central Michigan | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | D | Oak Hills, Calif.Serrano | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Rory Brown | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Winter Park, Fla.Lake Highland Preparatory School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Sadie McIllece | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Stafford, Va.Colonial Forge | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sorcha Melia | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | County Wicklow, IrelandPeamount United | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Seay | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Orlando, Fla.Winter Park | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |