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Meliq McGowan is a running back from Stratford, South Carolina who verbally committed to East Carolina in January 2026 and officially enrolled that summer. During his senior season at Stratford, McGowan played in 12 games, rushing for 1,896 yards on 200 carries with 23 touchdowns while adding nine receptions for 198 yards and three scores. He compiled 2,195 all-purpose yards and 26 total touchdowns, averaging 158.0 rushing yards per game with 10 performances of 100-plus yards. McGowan was named Post and Courier Player of the Week on October 7, 2025 after recording 227 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 21-17 victory over Berkeley. He represents the Pirates as a returning prospect. From Goose Creek · Stratford, SC.

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