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FOOTBALL · NJ · CLASS OF 2026

Lamar
Best.

POSITION
QB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'0" · 177.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Montvale, NJ
MVI+46.0RISK0REGIONNJ
Lamar Best
PR SCORE67.6/ 100
#554 National
Consensus #1983 · QB #120
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● Committed
Temple Owls
since Dec 2025
Composite Score Breakdown52.6/ 100
33.0
10.0
6.7
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 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
46.0/ 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
20.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'0" / 177.00 lbs at QB.

QB Premium
37.0/ 100

Quarterback scarcity plus prototypical traits and elite offer profile.

P5 Regional Advantage
37.0/ 100

NJ recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Best

Service ratings
ON3
#0
85.00
247
#0
84.00
ESPN
#0
73.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6966646159JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 59.6Current: 67.8Δ: 8.2
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