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FOOTBALL · TN · CLASS OF 2026

Chaston
Smith.

POSITION
CB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'1" · 170.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Knoxville, TN
MVI+63.0RISK0REGIONTN
Chaston Smith
PR SCORE81.4/ 100
#123 National
Consensus #236 · CB #27
N
● Committed
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
since Dec 2024
Composite Score Breakdown57.4/ 100
40.4
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
40.4/ 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
63.0/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
70.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'1" / 170.00 lbs at CB.

P5 Regional Advantage
50.0/ 100

TN recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Smith

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 104 SPOTS
ON3
#104
94.00
247
#0
91.00
ESPN
#0
78.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

8380787572JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 73.4Current: 81.6Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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