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MIami Brings In the Highest Graded ACC Running Back for the 2025 Season

It's not Mark Fletcher Jr. who is getting everyone's attention. The Miami Hurricanes landed the commitment of Charmar Brown, and he is listed as the top graded running back entering the 2025 season.
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North Dakota State Bison running back CharMar Brown (25) gets tackled by South Dakota State defense on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Fargodome in Fargo, Nouth Dakot
North Dakota State Bison running back CharMar Brown (25) gets tackled by South Dakota State defense on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Fargodome in Fargo, Nouth Dakot | Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It's not Mark Fletcher Jr. who is getting everyone's attention. The Miami Hurricanes landed the commitment of CharMar Brown, and he is listed as the top graded ACC running back entering the 2025 season.

Charmar Brown, Miami — 90.7

Duke Watson, Louisville — 90.6

Malachi Hosley, Georgia Tech — 88.7

J'Mari Taylor, Virginia — 86.3

Isaac Brown, Louisville — 83.2

Brown had a fantastic season with the North Dakota State Bison, rushing for over 1000 yards, 14 touchdowns, and was the recipient of the Jerry Rice Award, which is given annually to the top freshman in FCS football. The Nebraska native will be the second player that Mario Cristobal has coached who has won the award (Cam Ward being the first), as he shores up the running back room.

Nov 23, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle (21) runs with the football for a touchd
Nov 23, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle (21) runs with the football for a touchdown against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Nick Andersen (45) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

What is interesting is the Hurricanes will have Brown as RB3 to start the season, but he can move up that chart after fall camp. The Hurricanes will be a run-heavy team this season on the backs of Mark Fletcher Jr. and Jordan Lyle. Those two backs, with the addition of Brown, could be one of the most dangerous back fields in the country.

Brown will get his opportunities to run all over the world for the Canes this season. Another 1000-yard season is possible with the monsters in front of him, but it will also come down to opportunity.

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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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