#27
Malachi Drayton
Returning to Charlotte for 2026
Fort Mill, S.C. → Nation Ford
via charlotte49ers.com ↗Malachi Drayton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Albin
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Charlotte
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Charlotte
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Charlotte · Last season: 1-11 · Talent rank #108 · 2026 recruiting class #103
Background
At Charlotte Freshman, 2026: Joined the Niners ahead of fall camp Personal/High School Three-year letterwinner at Nation Ford High School An All-Region player who earned team recognition with the Falcon and All-In Awards Ran for 436 yards and five touchdowns as a senior while adding 190 yards on...
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