Mark Fletcher Jr. will look to build off a historic 2025 College Football Playoff and seek out redemption for a National Championship loss a year ago. He brings power, production, and exceptional backfield blocking to an already talented Miami Hurricanes offense. As we enter the summer portion of the 2027 NFL Draft cycle, this article will assess Fletcher Jr. as a prospect ahead of his senior season in the ACC.
Mark Fletcher Jr. 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report
Career Statistics
- 2306 Rush Yards
- 5.3 Yards Per Attempt
- 62.5 Yards Per Game
- 26 Touchdowns, 5 Fumbles
- 104 Missed Tackles Forced
- 1583 Yards After Contact
- 82.2 Average Offensive Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 87.2 Average Rushing Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 47.8 Average Receiving Grade (Pro Football Focus)
Player Background
Fletcher Jr. is a former highly touted prospect out of American Heritage High School in Florida. He was tabbed as a four-star running back and the 6th best player at his position in the 2023 recruiting class, according to 24/7 Sports. His performance in high school piqued the interest of powerhouse programs like Georgia, Ohio State, and Alabama. Ultimately, Fletcher Jr. committed to Miami, where he made an immediate impact as a true freshman.
In his first two years with the Hurricanes, he posted over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns across 23 games before taking his production to another level in 2025. Fletcher Jr. led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 1,192 rushing yards while his 12 touchdowns fell within the top five. The production for Fletcher Jr. didn’t stop there as he was named the offensive MVP of the 2025 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic — signalling the start of a historic playoff run. His 507 rushing yards across four playoff games set a College Football Playoff record and helped lead the Hurricanes to finish as runner-up for the National Championship.
Best Tools for Mark Fletcher Jr.
- Impressive second-level runner who is capable of pin-balling off defenders without losing too much balance or explosiveness
- Maintains balance well when defenders target his lower half on tackles, while consistently falling forward at the end of plays
- Good lower-body strength to drive piles and push for additional yardage, while finishing a number of his runs with his pads in the chest of the defenders
- 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame is built to withstand a heavy workload and is perfect for short yardage or goal line situations
Mark Fletcher Jr. just TRUCKED Sonny Styles, who hadn’t missed a tackle this entire season…. 🤕 pic.twitter.com/3nB0LVs54i
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) January 1, 2026
Tools to Improve for Mark Fletcher Jr.
- Too passive when surveying open lanes on the inside; one linebacker/defender in the defender tends to scare him away from keeping the run on the interior
- Unless he fully comes to a stop, Fletcher Jr. struggles to catch the ball outside of his body; drops are an issue while comfortability as a receiver just isn’t there
- So much of his footwork is excessive and unneeded, which can cause him to lose his footing on occasion
- Needs to work on utilizing tempo throughout the process of his runs; when he first touches the ball, he throttles up right away, which causes his feet to move faster than his eyes
Early Player Summary
Mark Fletcher Jr. is the prototypical physical and powerful running back. He isn’t overly explosive, but when he has a chance to lower the pads and run through defenders, he makes the most of the opportunity. Scouts will fall in love with his potential as a backfield blocker and could tab Fletcher Jr. as the best pure power back in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Fletcher Jr. needs 1,207 rushing yards to become the all-time rushing leader with the Miami Hurricanes. He will be heavily featured in an offense and program that will set its sights on getting back to the National Championship this year and finishing the job this time around. When he’s on the field as a backfield blocker, Fletcher Jr. plays like an extra offensive lineman with physicality and strong blocking techniques for a running back.
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