Columbus, Ohio native, RB Jonathan Brown signs with Michigan football

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Position

State

247Sports Composite

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739

45

37

Rivals Industry Ranking

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748

47

35

247Sports

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50

38

Rivals

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74

47

ESPN

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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.

First-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

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This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Wolverines sign RB out of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathan Brown