Mark Fletcher Jr. Explained

Mark Fletcher Jr.
School:Miami Hurricanes
Currentnumber:4
Currentposition:Running back
Class:Sophomore
Pastschools:
Bowlgames:
Highschool:American Heritage (Plantation, Florida)
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:225
Espn:4870736

Mark Fletcher Jr. is an American football running back for the Miami Hurricanes.

High school career

Fletcher attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. As a senior, he rushed for 1,934 yards and 23 touchdowns.[1] Fletcher originally committed to Ohio State,[2] before decommitting during his senior year.[3] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Miami over an offer from Florida.[4] [5]

College career

Fletcher earned immediate playing time as a freshman, rushing for the game-winning touchdown in overtime against Virginia.[6] Against NC State, he rushed for a then career-high 115 yards in a 20–6 loss.[7] In the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl, Fletcher suffered a Lisfranc injury, being carted off the field.[8] [9] He finished his freshman season rushing for 514 yards and five touchdowns.[10] Fletcher returned from his injury, rushing for two touchdowns in the 2024 season opener against Florida.[11] Against Florida State, he rushed for 71 yards and touchdown.[12] [13]

College statistics
SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GP Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Miami Hurricanes
2023101055144.957628.90
2024121005455.4899911.00
Career 22 205 1,059 5.2 13 16 161 10.1 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-08-15 . ‘He’s a truck’: Freshman running back Mark Fletcher Jr. showing potential in Hurricanes camp . 2024-11-09 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  2. Web site: Stephen Means . cleveland com . 2022-04-12 . Mark Fletcher, 4-star RB, commits to Ohio State football: Buckeyes Recruiting . 2024-11-09 . cleveland . en.
  3. Web site: Kaufman . Joey . Ohio State football loses commitment from four-star running back Mark Fletcher . 2024-11-09 . The Columbus Dispatch . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2022-12-19 . American Heritage star Mark Fletcher commits to Hurricanes over Florida . 2024-11-09 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  5. Web site: Wilson . David . Five years of recruiting pays off with RB Mark Fletcher’s Miami decision. ‘It’s home’ . Miami Herald.
  6. Web site: 2023-11-01 . ‘That kid’s a problem’: Mark Fletcher Jr. living up to billing early in Hurricanes career . 2024-11-09 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  7. Web site: Swanson . Shelby . Freshman running back Fletcher a bright spot in Hurricanes’ loss at N.C. State . Miami Herald.
  8. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . Miami loses top freshman running back Mark Fletcher Jr. to foot injury in Pinstripe Bowl . Miami Herald.
  9. Web site: 2023-12-28 . Miami RB Mark Fletcher carted to locker room after non-contact leg injury . 2024-11-09 . On3 . en.
  10. Web site: McPherson . Jordan . Mario Cristobal provides update on Mark Fletcher ahead of Hurricanes opener vs Gators . Miami Herald.
  11. Web site: McPherson . Jordan . ‘Determined’ Mark Fletcher back from injury — and already making an impact for the Hurricanes . Miami Herald.
  12. Web site: 2024-10-27 . Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher . 2024-11-09 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Rorabaugh . Dan . Miami football team attends funeral of Mark Fletcher Jr.'s father . 2024-11-09 . The Palm Beach Post . en-US.

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