FOOTBALL · FL · CLASS OF 2026
Derrick
Nichols.
MVI+38.0RISK0REGIONFL
PR SCORE63.2/ 100
#887 National
Consensus #1766 · CB #171
U
● Committed
USF Bulls
since Mar 2025
Composite Score Breakdown50.2/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.2/ 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
38.0/ 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
43.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'0" / 165.00 lbs at CB.
P5 Regional Advantage
75.0/ 100
FL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Nichols
Service ratings
ON3
#0
85.00
247
#0
85.00
ESPN
#0
74.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 55.2Current: 63.3Δ: 8.2
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