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FOOTBALL · LA · CLASS OF 2026

Hayward
Howard Jr..

POSITION
CB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'2" · 165.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
New Orleans, LA
SCHOOL
MVI+61.0RISK0REGIONLA
Hayward Howard Jr.
PR SCORE73.3/ 100
#427 National
Consensus #280 · CB #33
T
● Committed
Texas Longhorns
since May 2025
Composite Score Breakdown52.3/ 100
35.3
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
35.3/ 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
61.0/ 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
68.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'2" / 165.00 lbs at CB.

P5 Regional Advantage
64.0/ 100

LA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Howard Jr.

Service ratings
ON3
#0
89.00
247
#0
91.00
ESPN
#0
81.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 65.3Current: 73.5Δ: 8.2
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