RatingsService*RankPositionState247Sports Composite⭐️⭐️⭐️7394537Rivals Industry Ranking⭐️⭐️⭐️7484735247Sports⭐️⭐️⭐️-5038Rivals⭐️⭐️⭐️-7447ESPN⭐️⭐️⭐️-2822VitalsHigh schoolColumbus (Ohio) St. Francis de SalesProjected PositionRunning backHeight6-1Weight200Recruiting StoryBrown’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 outlookMost likely a year two or three candidate.NotesCommitted June 22, 2025Plays for the same high school as Ohio State head coach Ryan Day’s son, RJ, the team’s QBScouting reportHere’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.oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}Original commitment storyPhotosThis article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Wolverines sign RB out of Columbus, Ohio, Jonathan Brown