FOOTBALL · MO · CLASS OF 2027
Josh
McCarthy.
MVI+42.0RISK13REGIONMO
PR SCORE63.7/ 100
#946 National
Consensus #823 · LB #67
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● Committed
Iowa State Cyclones
since Jun 2026
Composite Score Breakdown52.7/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.3/ 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
42.0/ 100
Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.
Commitment Risk
13.0/ 100
Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15
LB scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
5.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'1" / 217.00 lbs at LB.
P5 Regional Advantage
44.0/ 100
MO recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see McCarthy
Service ratings
ON3
#0
89.00
247
#0
88.00
ESPN
#0
74.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 55.7Current: 63.8Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage
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