By SportsWire Miami Staff | May 22, 2026
Key Points
- The ultimate snub: On3 Sports ranked Mark Fletcher Jr., the all-time College Football Playoff rushing leader, as just the 93rd-best player in college football for 2026 — and the 10th-best running back.
- The numbers don’t lie: Fletcher’s record-breaking 2025 CFP performance included 507 yards, a 57-yard TD in the National Championship, and a spot in the history books above Ezekiel Elliott.
- 2026 revenge tour incoming: With Miami’s all-time rushing records in sight, Fletcher has every reason to make On3 regret their ranking.
Who Is Mark Fletcher Jr.?
Let’s make one thing clear: Mark Fletcher Jr. isn’t just another name on a list. He’s a 6-foot-2, 225-pound wrecking ball of a running back, a homegrown Florida product, and a record-breaking Miami Hurricane.
| Category | 2025 Regular Season Stats | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 1,192 | ACC-leading |
| Carries | 216 | 14 games, 12 starts |
| Yards Per Carry | 5.5 | Consistent efficiency |
| Rushing TDs | 12 | Team-high |
| Receiving | 17 catches, 140 yards, 2 TDs | Versatile threat |
This is a player who not only dominated the regular season but also delivered when it mattered most.
The CFP Run That Made History
Fletcher didn’t just shine in the College Football Playoff — he rewrote history.
| Round | Opponent | Carries | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Texas A&M | 17 | 172 | 0 |
| Quarterfinal | Ohio State | 19 | 90 | 0 |
| Semifinal | Ole Miss | 22 | 133 | 0 |
| Championship | Indiana | 17 | 112 | 2 |
| CFP TOTAL | — | 75 | 507–517 | 2 |
Fletcher broke Ezekiel Elliott’s all-time CFP career rushing record with 507–517 yards (depending on the source). His 57-yard touchdown run in the National Championship against Indiana was the longest in CFP title game history.
This wasn’t just a good postseason — it was an all-time great one.
The Insult: Ranked 93rd Overall
Despite his historic achievements, On3 Sports ranked Fletcher as the 93rd-best player in college football for 2026 and the 10th-best running back.
This is the same player who torched Kewan Lacy’s Ole Miss team for 133 yards in the CFP semifinals — yet Lacy is ranked ahead of him. The logic doesn’t add up.
What’s Next for Fletcher in 2026?
Fletcher isn’t just playing to prove On3 wrong — he’s chasing history.
- 1,206 rushing yards short of breaking Duke Johnson’s all-time Miami career rushing record.
- 9 rushing TDs away from surpassing Stephen McGuire’s Miami career rushing touchdown record.
- Already 7th in Miami history with 2,313 career rushing yards.
With a talented supporting cast, including Malachi Toney, who exploded in the CFP title game, Fletcher has the tools to dominate once again.
Mark Fletcher Jr. isn’t just a top-100 player. He’s a top-10 player.
The numbers don’t lie: the CFP’s all-time leading rusher, an ACC rushing champion, and a record-breaking postseason performer doesn’t belong at No. 93 on any list.
If anything, this ranking has done one thing: lit a fire under a player who already thrives under pressure.
Get ready, college football. Fletcher is coming.
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