Mark Fletcher Jr.

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Mark Fletcher Jr.
Miami Hurricanes–No. 4
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2004-10-17) October 17, 2004 (age 20) [1]
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
High school American Heritage (Plantation, Florida)

Mark Fletcher Jr. (born October 17, 2004) [1] is an American college football running back for the Miami Hurricanes.

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High school career

Fletcher attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. As a senior, he rushed for 1,934 yards and 23 touchdowns. [2] Fletcher originally committed to Ohio State, [3] before decommitting during his senior year. [4] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Miami over an offer from Florida. [5] [6]

College career

Fletcher earned immediate playing time as a freshman, rushing for the game-winning touchdown in overtime against Virginia. [7] Against NC State, he rushed for a then career-high 115 yards in a 20–6 loss. [8] In the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl, Fletcher suffered a Lisfranc injury, being carted off the field. [9] [10] He finished his freshman season rushing for 514 yards and five touchdowns. [11] Fletcher returned from his injury, rushing for two touchdowns in the 2024 season opener against Florida. [12] Against Florida State, he rushed for 71 yards and touchdown. [13] [14]

College statistics
SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Miami Hurricanes
2023 101055144.957628.90
2024 131126075.491010610.60
Career 232171,1215.214171689.90

References

  1. 1 2 @fletcherjr_mark (October 17, 2024). "Blessed to see 20❤️🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved January 23, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ "'He's a truck': Freshman running back Mark Fletcher Jr. showing potential in Hurricanes camp". Sun Sentinel. August 15, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Stephen Means, cleveland com (April 12, 2022). "Mark Fletcher, 4-star RB, commits to Ohio State football: Buckeyes Recruiting". cleveland. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kaufman, Joey. "Ohio State football loses commitment from four-star running back Mark Fletcher". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ "American Heritage star Mark Fletcher commits to Hurricanes over Florida". Sun Sentinel. December 19, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Wilson, David. "Five years of recruiting pays off with RB Mark Fletcher's Miami decision. 'It's home'". Miami Herald.
  7. ↑ "'That kid's a problem': Mark Fletcher Jr. living up to billing early in Hurricanes career". Sun Sentinel. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ Swanson, Shelby. "Freshman running back Fletcher a bright spot in Hurricanes' loss at N.C. State". Miami Herald.
  9. ↑ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Miami loses top freshman running back Mark Fletcher Jr. to foot injury in Pinstripe Bowl". Miami Herald.
  10. ↑ "Miami RB Mark Fletcher carted to locker room after non-contact leg injury". On3. December 28, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ McPherson, Jordan. "Mario Cristobal provides update on Mark Fletcher ahead of Hurricanes opener vs Gators". Miami Herald.
  12. ↑ McPherson, Jordan. "'Determined' Mark Fletcher back from injury — and already making an impact for the Hurricanes". Miami Herald.
  13. ↑ "Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher". www.cbsnews.com. October 27, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ Rorabaugh, Dan (November 2, 2024). "Miami football team attends funeral of Mark Fletcher Jr.'s father". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
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