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FOOTBALL · FL · CLASS OF 2026

Karaijus
Hayes.

POSITION
S
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
5'11" · 170.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Sarasota, FL
SCHOOL
MVI+54.0RISK0REGIONFL
Karaijus Hayes
PR SCORE72.8/ 100
#537 National
Consensus #1141 · S #109
F
● Committed
FIU Golden Panthers
since Dec 2025
Composite Score Breakdown50.8/ 100
33.8
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.8/ 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
54.0/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
30.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 5'11" / 170.00 lbs at S.

P5 Regional Advantage
79.0/ 100

FL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Hayes

Service ratings
ON3
#0
87.00
247
#0
86.00
ESPN
#0
76.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 64.8Current: 73.0Δ: 8.2
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