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FOOTBALL · OH · CLASS OF 2026

Carter
Kessler.

POSITION
EDGE
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'5" · 235.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Shelby, OH
SCHOOL
MVI+32.0RISK0REGIONOH
Carter Kessler
PR SCORE62.1/ 100
#957 National
Consensus #1194 · EDGE #105
W
● Committed
West Virginia Mountaineers
since Sep 2025
Composite Score Breakdown52.1/ 100
33.8
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.8/ 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
32.0/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
70.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'5" / 235.00 lbs at EDGE.

P5 Regional Advantage
72.0/ 100

OH recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Kessler

Service ratings
ON3
#0
86.00
247
#0
87.00
ESPN
#0
76.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 54.1Current: 62.3Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage

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