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FOOTBALL · CA · CLASS OF 2026

Laird
Finkel.

POSITION
QB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'0" · 180.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Santa Barbara, CA
MVI+22.0RISK0REGIONCA
Laird Finkel
PR SCORE57.0/ 100
#1346 National
Consensus #2683 · QB #154
○ Uncommitted
Top schools: Open recruitment
Composite Score Breakdown52.0/ 100
31.9
10.0
6.7
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
31.9/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
3.5/ 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
22.0/ 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
6.7/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
22.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'0" / 180.00 lbs at QB.

QB Premium
28.0/ 100

Quarterback scarcity plus prototypical traits and elite offer profile.

P5 Regional Advantage
71.0/ 100

CA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Finkel

Service ratings
247
#0
82.00
ESPN
#0
75.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

5856545149JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 50.0Current: 57.2Δ: 7.2
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