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Fletcher Jr. Returns: Miami Star Stays for 2026 Season
24 Dec
Summary
- Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. will return for the 2026 season.
- Fletcher Jr. is preparing for Miami's College Football Playoff game.
- He has 857 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season.

Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that he will continue his collegiate career through the 2026 season. The junior's decision means he will forgo the NFL draft for at least another year.
This announcement precedes Miami's upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State. Fletcher Jr. expressed his commitment to the team, stating his desire to remain with his teammates and embrace the program's culture for another season.
Fletcher Jr. has been a key player for the Hurricanes, achieving a career-high 172 rushing yards in their recent playoff victory. He has accumulated 857 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season, nearing the 2,000 career rushing yard milestone.




