Meliq Mcgowan is a three-star recruit from Goose Creek, SC, out of Stratford (No. 1,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in East Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Mcgowan comes from
- Goose Creek, SC
- Stratford
- About 250 miles from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Mcgowan fits
East Carolina lists 7 running backs this season.
East Carolina running backs with a game this season
East Carolina is 4-4. Next: vs South Florida, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Stratford
Also from Goose Creek, SC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Harrell
Pass share
45.5%
245 pass / 294 run
Plays / game
67.4
8 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
277 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for East Carolina -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
East Carolina has produced 2 All-Conference running backs.
Joined East Carolina in 2026
- 2026 East Carolina HarrellYear 1 · Games –
- High school StratfordGoose Creek, SC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with East Carolina.Also from Stratford: JQ Crosby (Georgia Southern) and Jachin Davis (Liberty).
2026
- Signed with East CarolinaThree-star, out of Stratford
