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FOOTBALL · IL · CLASS OF 2026

Leon
Howard.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'3" · 220.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
East St. Louis, IL
MVI+31.0RISK0REGIONIL
Leon Howard
PR SCORE64.1/ 100
#959 National
Consensus #2497 · LB #231
C
● Committed
Central Michigan Chippewas
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown52.1/ 100
33.2
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.2/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 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
31.0/ 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
5.3/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
63.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3" / 220.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
57.0/ 100

IL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Howard

Service ratings
ON3
#0
84.00
247
#0
82.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6563605855JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 56.1Current: 64.2Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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