Mark Fletcher Jr. RB Miami |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #4 ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #4 | |
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
84.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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84% |
| Break Tackles: |
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82% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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70% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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52% |
| Run Blocking: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#62
Position rank:
#4 (RB)
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| College Games: 43 College Snaps: 1395 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Najee Harris - Alabama |
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83% |
| Brian Robinson Jr. - Alabama |
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76% |
| Kaleb Johnson - Iowa |
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76% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Mark Fletcher Jr. ran for 1,934 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior at American Heritage in Fort Lauderdale. Miami had recruited him since middle school, and after committing to Ohio State in April 2022 he backed out and signed with the Hurricanes, calling Miami his dream school. On3 rated him a four-star prospect and the No. 16 running back in the 2023 class.Fletcher suffered a Lisfranc injury in his left foot in the December 2023 Pinstripe Bowl and had surgery, but he returned for the 2024 opener at Florida and scored twice. In 2025 he ran for nearly 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns, earned third-team All-ACC and missed two November games with an injury from the loss at SMU. He then carried Miami through the playoff, with a career-high 172 yards against Texas A&M, 90 yards and the offensive MVP award in the Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State, 133 yards against Ole Miss and two touchdowns in the title game loss to Indiana.
Fletcher returned for his senior season, saying he felt he had more to do at Miami. He ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries against Florida A&M, scored twice at Clemson and scored the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down in the 38-35 win at North Carolina. A minor upper-body injury at Wake Forest cost him the Central Michigan game, and he has 453 yards and nine touchdowns in seven games for an unbeaten team. Mario Cristobal has called him a special player who has set the tone.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Powerful, downhill runner who falls forward through contact
- Cotton Bowl offensive MVP and 172 yards against Texas A&M in the 2025 playoff
- Nine rushing touchdowns in seven games this season
- Secure with the ball, with one fumble since the start of 2025
- Good timed speed for his size, with a long frame
- Scored the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down at North Carolina
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Averaging under five yards a carry this season, with 453 yards on 94 carries
- Injuries have cost him games in 2023, 2025 and 2026
- Limited receiving role, with seven catches this season
- Shares carries in Miami's backfield, with 13 to 16 carries in most games
Scouting Report: Summary
Fletcher is a powerful, downhill runner who falls forward through contact and saves his best for big games. He carried Miami through the 2025 playoff, with a career-high 172 yards against Texas A&M, the offensive MVP award in the Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State and 133 yards against Ole Miss, and he scored twice in the title game loss to Indiana. He has good timed speed for his size and a long frame built for a heavy workload. He has made 32 defenders miss this season.His 2026 season has been efficient near the goal line. He has nine rushing touchdowns in seven games, including two at Clemson and the go-ahead fourth-down score in the 38-35 win at North Carolina, and he has not fumbled this season. Mario Cristobal has called him a special player who sets the tone, and he has been a leader for an unbeaten team. He also caught a touchdown pass at North Carolina.
However, his yardage has dipped. He is averaging under five yards a carry this season, with 453 yards on 94 carries, and his carries have been shared, with 13 to 16 in most games. He has a limited receiving role, and injuries have cost him time in 2023, 2025 and 2026, including a minor upper-body injury at Wake Forest this September. He also carries a heavy career workload into the NFL. Pittsburgh and North Carolina held him to 41 and 43 rushing yards.
Overall, Fletcher is a physical, between-the-tackles finisher who has proven he can carry an offense in the biggest games. He projects as a third-round running back and an early-down and short-yardage starter whose ceiling is a lead back if he adds more to his game on third down. His Cotton Bowl and title game performances show a back who can handle the biggest moments.
How other scouting services rate Mark Fletcher Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
75.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.