FOOTBALL · NE · CLASS OF 2026
Leighton
Burbach.
MVI+68.0RISK0REGIONNE
PR SCORE73.0/ 100
#450 National
Consensus #771 · OT #58
N
● Committed
Northwestern Wildcats
since May 2025
Composite Score Breakdown54.0/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.3/ 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
68.0/ 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
OT scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
58.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'8" / 255.00 lbs at OT.
P5 Regional Advantage
36.0/ 100
NE recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Burbach
Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
247
#0
88.00
ESPN
#0
76.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 65.0Current: 73.1Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage
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