Scouting Journals for Mark Fletcher

Big back who projects as a between the tackles power runner at the college level. Has a taller build and should top out north of 230 pounds after spending time in a college strength program. Plays for one of the top talent-producing programs in the state of Florida. Shows good feet with the ability to make defenders miss with lateral agility. Has some natural power and contact balance. Squares his shoulders and has the leg drive to run through arm tackles. Catches the ball well out of the backfield. Should be dangerous on the goal line. Will need to continue improving his top-end speed in order to rip off long runs once in the open field. Solid production, but lacks the high-end production profile of most top running back prospects heading into his senior season.

Mark Fletcher made his presence felt with several flashes throughout the week of practice. He has a readymade build at around 6-foot-1, 225 pounds and showed some suddenness and twitch as a ball carrier. At times during the week and in Saturday’s game, Fletcher showed the ability to make defenders miss in tight quarters, in addition to his power as a runner between the tackles. We were impressed by his ball skills as a pass catcher during practice. This carried over to the game, as he caught a pass downfield for a long score. Over the course of the week, Fletcher showed he has some all-purpose ability and encouraging movement skills as a bigger back.