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FOOTBALL · NJ · CLASS OF 2026

KJ
McClain.

POSITION
S
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
5'11.5" · 160.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
West Orange, NJ
MVI+55.0RISK0REGIONNJ
KJ McClain
PR SCORE68.4/ 100
#496 National
Consensus #685 · S #55
T
● Committed
Tennessee Volunteers
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown51.4/ 100
34.4
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.4/ 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
55.0/ 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
25.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 5'11.5" / 160.00 lbs at S.

P5 Regional Advantage
40.0/ 100

NJ recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see McClain

Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
247
#0
88.00
ESPN
#0
77.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 60.4Current: 68.5Δ: 8.2
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