CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former Midlands high school standout is now a Freshman of the Year winner.
UNC Charlotte Wide Receiver Elijah Spencer was named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year on Wednesday.
The Dutch Fork alum made a name for himself in year one in the Queen City.
He finished the regular season with 28 receptions and caught 6 touchdowns, which ranked seventh in the Country among Freshmen.
Prior to taking his talents to Charlotte, Spencer helped the Silver Foxes win 50 straight games and never lost a game in his four seasons at the school.
He is the first 49ers player to be named C-USA Freshman of the Year in football.