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Football · Recruits · Class of 2026
FOOTBALL · VA · CLASS OF 2026

Markel
Dabney.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'1" · 210.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Chester, VA
SCHOOL
MVI+56.0RISK0REGIONVA
Markel Dabney
PR SCORE75.6/ 100
#275 National
Consensus #742 · LB #62
M
● Committed
Michigan Wolverines
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown53.6/ 100
34.2
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.2/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
4.0/ 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
56.0/ 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
23.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'1" / 210.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
65.0/ 100

VA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Dabney

Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
247
#0
86.00
ESPN
#0
79.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 67.6Current: 75.7Δ: 8.2
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