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Texas running back Raleek Brown explains his 'Band-Aid' nickname

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:15 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Texas running back Raleek Brown explains his 'Band-Aid' nickname

Summary

Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown, a transfer from Arizona State, has a unique nickname: 'Band-Aid.' Teammate Ryan Niblett revealed that the nickname comes from Brown's Instagram handle and his reference to the blue strip on $100 bills. Brown displayed notable performance at Arizona State and has joined a Texas backfield looking to improve after a challenging 2025 season, which saw the Longhorns rank 90th in rushing yards nationally. As fall camp progresses, Brown aims to establish his role in the team’s running game.

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Key Details

•Raleek Brown transferred from Arizona State to Texas.
•Teammate Ryan Niblett shared the origin of the nickname 'Band-Aid.'
•Brown averaged 5.9 yards per carry during his previous seasons.
•Texas ranked 90th nationally in rushing yards last season.
•Brown joins a backfield that includes other transfer and freshman runners.

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8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football: How did new Longhorns RB Raleek Brown get that 'Band-Aid' nickname?

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Texas running back Raleek Brown has a unique nickname. This week, Ryan Niblett explained why the Arizona State transfer goes by "Band-Aid."
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