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FOOTBALL · OH · CLASS OF 2026

Matt
Ponatoski.

POSITION
QB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'2" · 190.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Cincinnati, OH
MVI+56.0RISK0REGIONOH
Matt Ponatoski
PR SCORE83.5/ 100
#111 National
Consensus #226 · QB #14
K
● Committed
Kentucky Wildcats
since Jul 2025
Composite Score Breakdown60.5/ 100
39.9
10.0
6.7
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
39.9/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 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
6.7/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
18.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'2" / 190.00 lbs at QB.

QB Premium
68.0/ 100

Quarterback scarcity plus prototypical traits and elite offer profile.

P5 Regional Advantage
79.0/ 100

OH recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Ponatoski

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 185 SPOTS
ON3
#185
91.00
247
#0
89.00
ESPN
#0
82.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

8582807775JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 75.5Current: 83.7Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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