Ratings
Service
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Rank
Position
State
247Sports Composite
⭐️⭐️⭐️
739
45
37
Rivals Industry Ranking
⭐️⭐️⭐️
748
47
35
247Sports
⭐️⭐️⭐️
-
50
38
Rivals
⭐️⭐️⭐️
-
74
47
ESPN
⭐️⭐️⭐️
-
28
22
Vitals
High school
Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis de Sales
Projected Position
Running back
Height
6-1
Weight
200
Recruiting Story
Brown's commitment came from out of nowhere, so much so that recruiting analysts had to confirm that he was actually pledged. But he had camped in Ann Arbor and had impressed running backs coach Tony Alford. Though the Wolverines had long targeted Javian Osborne as a complementary back for eventual commit Savion Hiter, Brown ended up being an under-the-radar prospect who will fill that role.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFirst-year outlook
Most likely a year two or three candidate.
Notes
Committed June 22, 2025
Plays for the same high school as Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's son, RJ, the team's QB
Scouting report
Here's the scouting report from Maize & Blue Review's Aiden Sen: (subscription required)
Brown’s tape highlights a dynamic, high-ceiling Power 5 running back. He regularly flashes explosive traits, both in his cuts and long speed, consistently turning small openings into big gains. His ability to stop and start on a dime, combined with his field vision, makes him a threat to score whenever he touches the ball.
He also shows promise as a receiver, catching the ball naturally out of the backfield and turning upfield quickly to make defenders miss in space. That dual-threat ability will be valuable at the next level, particularly in Michigan’s evolving offensive system.
Film
Original commitment story
Photos
Michigan RB commit Jonathan Brown
Michigan RB commit Jonathan Brown
Sep 20, 2024; Obetz, Ohio, USA; St. Francis DeSales's Jonathan Brown (13) looks at his teammates in the first half at Fortress Obetz.This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Wolverines sign RB out of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathan Brown
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