Charlotte 49ers signing day updates

Here's a list of the 49ers' Wednesday football signings so far. Check back for updates throughout the day.

James Williams, DB, 6-0, 175,  Golden West (Calif.) Junior College: Attended Golden West after playing high school ball in Carson, Calif.

Eugene German, OT, 6-5, 250, Martinsburg, W.Va.: Had an early offer from Marshall before committing to Charlotte.
Nick Carroll, DT, 6-5, 232, Raleigh Cardinal Gibbons: Originally committed to Old Dominion, but instead will attend Charlotte. Also recruited by several Southern Conference and Colonial Athletic Association teams. First-team all-Carolina 3A selection last season.

Martay Mattox, DB/WR, 6-1, 192, East Mississippi CC: Originally committed to South Carolina, left there after redshirting 2011 season. Was a top quarterback in high school in Athens, Ga., but will play either DB or WR at Charlotte.
 

Trent Bostick, WR, 6-1, 193, Richmond Senior: Might also be a slot back for 49ers, was also recruited by East Carolina, Elon and Appalachian State.
 

Blake Brewer, K, 6-1, 190, Concord Cannon School: Also had interest from North Carolina, N.C. State, Virginia, Tennessee.

Chris Duffy, RB/ATH, 5-11, 190, Porter Ridge: Rushed for 132 yards and three TDs in state championship loss to New Bern, also had five tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception from linebacker spot.

Jordan Starnes, LB, 6-3, 225, South Stanly: Another Shrine Bowl player, reportedly also had interest from N.C. State, Georgia Tech, Appalachian State.

Nolan Corpening, DB, 5-10, 170, Vance: Accounted for more than 1,000 yards in total offense as rusher and receiver, had three interceptions on defense.
 

Jamar Winston, DE, 6-8, 240, Dutch Fork, S.C.: Played on state championship runner-up team this season for former Independence coach Tom Knotts.

Nick Halmon, DB, 6-0, 180, Bamberg-Erhardt (S.C.):  All-stater played December’s weekend’s North-South all-star game in Myrtle Beach.


Justin Bridges-Thompson, DB, 6-2, 195, Spartanburg: Also had interest from  Arizona, Hampton, Memphis, N.C. State, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest

Dustin Crouser, LB, 6-2, 220, Charleston, W.Va.: Missed second half of senior season with knee injury.

Devon Johnson, DE, 6-3, 275, Georgia Military College: Originally from Aiken, S.C., went to junior college first.

 

Tevin Lawshe, OT, 6-4, 275, Mallard Creek: Four-star recruit had several other offers, including East Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Elon.

 

Jachin Watkins, RB, 6-0, 215, New Bern: Scored four touchdowns against fellow 49ers commit Chris Duffy and Porter Ridge in state championship game.

Devin Pearson, DB/ATH, 5-10, 175, Rock Hill South Pointe: Helped Stallions to berth in state semifinals.

 

Kalif Phillips, RB, 5-10, 190, Kannapolis Brown: Averaged 155.6 yards rushing for Wonders this season, played in Shrine Bowl.

 

Wolfgang Zacherl, 6-4, 272, Raleigh Broughton: Chose Charlotte over Liberty, also had interest from Air Force, Appalachian State, Duke.