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FOOTBALL · AR · CLASS OF 2026

Matthew
Nelson.

POSITION
EDGE
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'5" · 215.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Bryant, AR
MVI+45.0RISK0REGIONAR
Matthew Nelson
PR SCORE66.3/ 100
#505 National
Consensus #437 · EDGE #44
O
● Committed
Oklahoma Sooners
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown53.3/ 100
35.0
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
35.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 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
45.0/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
60.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'5" / 215.00 lbs at EDGE.

P5 Regional Advantage
37.0/ 100

AR recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Nelson

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 282 SPOTS
ON3
#282
90.00
247
#0
89.00
ESPN
#0
78.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6765626057JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 58.3Current: 66.4Δ: 8.2
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