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FOOTBALL · IL · CLASS OF 2026

Braeden
Jones.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'4" · 250.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Chicago, IL
MVI+71.0RISK0REGIONIL
Braeden Jones
PR SCORE73.9/ 100
#384 National
Consensus #441 · DL #48
U
● Committed
USC Trojans
since Oct 2024
Composite Score Breakdown51.9/ 100
34.9
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.9/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 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
71.0/ 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
4.0/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
65.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 250.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
65.0/ 100

IL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Jones

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 280 SPOTS
ON3
#280
90.00
247
#0
88.00
ESPN
#0
79.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

7573706765JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 65.9Current: 74.0Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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