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

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

Originally posted on Miami Hurricanes on SI
By Justice Sandle | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 2:54 PM ET

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.

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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.

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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.