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Kendrick Raphael vs. Mark Fletcher Jr.: 2026 stats compared

SMU vs. Miami

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 7 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, carries and rushing TDs. Mark Fletcher Jr. has the edge on yards per carry. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Mark Fletcher Jr. for Miami, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Kendrick Raphael vs. Mark Fletcher Jr., stat by stat

StatKendrick RaphaelMark Fletcher Jr.
Rushing yards632 21st444 69th
Carries117 24th81 85th
Yards per carry5.4 118th5.5 111th
Rushing TDs8 18th7 24th
Rushing success rate48.7% 88th44.4% 160th
Explosive runs (12+ yards)14 13th9 62nd
Catches9 124th5 239th
Receiving yards108 63rd42 216th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Kendrick Raphael and Mark Fletcher Jr. rank nationally?

Kendrick RaphaelMark Fletcher Jr.Rushing yards21st69thCarries24th85thYards per carry118th111thRushing TDs18th24thRushing success rate88th160thExplosive runs (12+ yards)13th62ndCatches124th239thReceiving yards63rd216th1st (best)428th

Each row is one stat. The dots show where Kendrick Raphael and Mark Fletcher Jr. rank among FBS running backs with enough snaps to qualify, with each player's rank printed by his dot: further left is better. Hover or tap a dot for the number behind it.

Kendrick Raphael and Mark Fletcher Jr.: career stats

Kendrick Raphael

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023NC State673114.6110960
2024NC State784255.4310410
2025California2339524.113342451
2026SMU1176325.4891081
Career4952,3204.725634902

Mark Fletcher Jr.

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023Miami1055144.957620
2024Miami1126075.49101060
2025Miami2161,1925.512171402
2026Miami814445.575420
Career5142,7575.433393502

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Kendrick Raphael

RB, SMU (6–1). Senior. 5-11, 200 pounds. Naples, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Florida State751200
2UC Davis33123
3Louisville18922311
4Missouri State9322148
5Boston College451510
7Virginia1242204
8California10321222

Mark Fletcher Jr.

RB, Miami (7–0). Senior. 6-2, 225 pounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL

WeekOpponentRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsReceiving yards
1Stanford4013010
2Miami105720
3Wake Forest851610
5Clemson7716216
7Florida State661610
8Pittsburgh7113116

Questions about Kendrick Raphael vs. Mark Fletcher Jr.

Who's better, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Kendrick Raphael is ahead on 7 of 8 stats, including rushing yards, carries and rushing TDs. Mark Fletcher Jr. has the edge on yards per carry. Both are running backs: Kendrick Raphael for SMU and Mark Fletcher Jr. for Miami, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Kendrick Raphael: 632 rushing yards to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 444, 21st among FBS running backs.

Who has more rushing touchdowns, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Kendrick Raphael: 8 rushing TDs to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 7, 18th among FBS running backs.

Who's more efficient, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Kendrick Raphael: 48.7% rushing success rate to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 44.4%, 88th among FBS running backs.

Who has more explosive runs, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Kendrick Raphael: 14 explosive runs (12+ yards) to Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 9, 13th among FBS running backs.

Who has more career rushing yards, Kendrick Raphael or Mark Fletcher Jr.?

Mark Fletcher Jr.: 2,757 to Kendrick Raphael's 2,320, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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