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Barry
Fries.

POSITION
LB
2026
HT / WT
6'3.5" · 224.00 lbs
Elkhorn, NE
Barry Fries
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
since Jan 2026
65.2/ 100 (capped)
33.9
13.0
10.0
SVC
33.9/ 50
REAL
13.0/ 25
MOM
10.0/ 20
SCAR
5.3/ 10
STAB
3.0/ 5
ELIT
0.0/ 10

The PrepRanks Score adds six parts: service average (up to 50), recruiting reality (25), momentum (20), position scarcity (10), stability (5) and elite recognition (10). The parts can total up to 120, and the score is capped at 100.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

45.0/ 100

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

0.0/ 100

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

5.3/ 10

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

73.0/ 100

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

37.0/ 100

NE recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

How the services see Fries

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