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FOOTBALL · NE · CLASS OF 2026

Barry
Fries.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'3.5" · 224.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Elkhorn, NE
MVI+45.0RISK0REGIONNE
Barry Fries
PR SCORE71.4/ 100
#570 National
Consensus #932 · LB #83
S
● Committed
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
since Jan 2026
Composite Score Breakdown52.4/ 100
34.0
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
3.0/ 10
ELIT
Elite Recognition
0.0/ 10

The PrepRanks composite weighs four-service ratings, recent rank momentum, position scarcity, cross-service stability, and elite recognition. Service Average accounts for the largest share; momentum and scarcity together capture the directional signal.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

Market Value Index
45.0/ 100

Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.

Commitment Risk
0.0/ 100

Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.

Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15

LB scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.

Size Premium Index
73.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3.5" / 224.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
37.0/ 100

NE recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Fries

Service ratings
ON3
#0
87.00
247
#0
87.00
ESPN
#0
77.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

7370676562JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 63.4Current: 71.5Δ: 8.2
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