FOOTBALL · NC · CLASS OF 2026
DJ
Howerton.
MVI+49.0RISK0REGIONNC
PR SCORE75.9/ 100
#255 National
Consensus #1076 · TE #70
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● Committed
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown54.9/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.9/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
8.0/ 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
49.0/ 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
8.0/ 15
TE scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
20.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 220.00 lbs at TE.
P5 Regional Advantage
64.0/ 100
NC recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Howerton
Service ratings
ON3
#0
86.00
247
#0
87.00
ESPN
#0
77.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 67.9Current: 76.0Δ: 8.2
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