CINCINNATI —

Max Fletcher, the Cincinnati Bearcats punter, is continuing a family legacy in sports as he takes on the role previously held by his brother Mason Fletcher, who graduated last year.

Raised in stadiums filled with tens of thousands of fans, Max's journey into athletics was influenced by his father, Dustin Fletcher, a legendary figure in Australian Football League history with a 23-year career and two AFL championships. Advertisement

Max's early memories include running onto the field with his father, which naturally led him to become an athlete himself.

"I'm very fortunate to have a dad who cared about me and enjoyed the journey, as well," Max said.

However, it wasn't until his senior year of high school that Max discovered his future in football. Rated as the fifth-best

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