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Charlotte football: 49ers get first 2026 commitment; Spring Showcase on deck

Three-star DL/TE Maximus Jansenvanvuren becomes new coach Tim Albin’s initial pledge

Charlotte 49ers football commit Maximus Jansenvanvuren pictured along with a graphic promoting Charlotte's spring game.
Maximus Jansenvanvuren from Michigan became Charlotte's first 2026 commit. He pledged for the 49ers during Charlotte's spring drills, which culminate with the Spring Showcase on April 19. Photos and graphics courtesy Charlotte athletics.

Maximus Jansenvanvuren, a three-star standout from Waterford, Mich., has become the first commitment of the Tim Albin coaching era at Charlotte.

Jansenvanvuren (6-5 | 260) announced his pledge to the 49ers on Monday. He chose Charlotte over offers from a host of MAC schools, including Albin’s former team, the Ohio Bobcats. He recently visited the 49ers and took in a spring practice session. 

Jansenvanvuren plays on both sides of the ball for his Waterford Mott High School team. He appears headed for the defensive line at Charlotte but also plays tight end. The multi-faceted player was second-team all-conference in basketball as a sophomore in 2023-24. 

Jansenvanvuren is listed as the No. 31 prospect in Michigan, according to 247Sports. He’s the No. 3 edge rusher in his home state.

Only Charlotte, East Carolina, USF and Memphis have known commitments from 2026. ECU’s lone 2026 pledge is wide receiver Jhalil Anderson from Washington, DC.

See the full list of players who have committed to North Carolina college football programs.

More Charlotte 49ers football news

Charlotte is into its third week of spring drills under new coach Tim Albin. The 49ers will wrap up the spring with its Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 19. The event is open to the public and free to fans. The action will begin around 4 p.m., after the women’s lacrosse game is completed.

Charlotte released its complete 2025 football schedule in February. General admission tickets are on sale now for the 49ers’ opener against Appalachian State on Friday, Aug. 29 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Click here for more information or to order your tickets.
The 49ers added to their coaching staff earlier this month in time for spring drills. Vince Reynolds joins Charlotte as defensive tackles. He has more than 15 years of coaching experience, including the past three years at Arkansas State.

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