Biffmas delivered

Coming off a 3-9 season Charlotte Football Head Coach Biff Poggi mentioned needing "brain surgery" on the roster this offseason, as opposed to plugging holes last year. Prior to National Signing Day (NSD) Poggi hired Tim Brewster to be Charlotte's Associate Head Coach and Tight Ends coach. Brewster has a pedigree for being an elite recruiter and it's paid immediate dividends for the program.

Headliners

Max Brown, Florida transfer, Quarterback

Brown was Florida's backup QB last season behind Graham Mertz and was thrust into action late in the season and showcased his potential versus Missouri and Florida State. Brown's a dual-threat QB, which fits perfectly into how Poggi and Mike Miller (Offensive Coordinator & QB Coach) want to run the offense. Brown, who also played baseball one season at Florida, was called a "program changer" by Poggi and likened to a top-line Ferrari if you were auto shopping.

Reaction: Max Brown's success, or lack thereof, will make or break this class when you look back in a year or two.

Portal Hog Mollies

Behind QB play last year, I feel that the OL play was inconsistent and never really allowed the offense to establish a consistent running game. With AHC and OL Coach Kyle DeVan departing for Oregon State, his alma mater, John Morookian slides over from Tight Ends and is revamping this unit.

Who's in? Mitchell Mayes from Clemson (8 career starts), Jordan Moko (Texas A&M and previously #6 ranked JUCO prospect in 2021), and Mo Clipper (Tennessee, 3-star in 2022 with offers galore). I expect that more OL help will be on the way. Charlotte also gets Tyler Thomas eligible as well, the former Grambling State starting Center provides experienced depth at a minimum. Committed but not yet signed is Florida transfer Jordan Herman.

De'Gabriel Floyd, East LA JUCO, Athlete

He was listed as a DB on signing day, and I've heard that Floyd could line up all over the place, including in offensive sets. He's a freak athlete and one of the top JUCO players in the country (#35 composite at 247). Floyd was a 4-star prospect out of HS and signed with Texas but he eventually medically retired due to spinal stenosis.

Backfield duo

Rod Gainey Jr. has signed, an electric RB out of Tampa, FL who had offers from all over. Joining Gainey Jr. is Iowa State transfer Cartevious Norton. The 5'11 225 lbs. prospect gives Charlotte an experienced back, who had 170-plus carries for 650 yards and 5 touchdowns in his first 2 seasons with the Cyclones.

WR help

The offense struggled last year, and it's easy to point fingers at almost every area. Mike Miller's offense needs more weapons, period. Enter 6'5 target Isaiah Myers from Independence CC and Justin Olson, a Middle Tennessee transfer who originally started out his collegiate journey at UNC-Chapell Hill. Olson gets bonus points for this being a homecoming, he's from Huntersville and played at North Meck. WR is an area where Freshman can make an immediate impact, and Charlotte has 2 inked so far. Miles Burris from Jacksonville, FL and Evan Austin from Frederick, MD. Austin is my pick to be a top freshman contributor, he played QB for his HS team, and lead them to the 3A State championship this year.

In total, Biffmas 2023 has yielded 30 signings so far, and you can check out who all has made it official here --> NSD24 Central.