FOOTBALL · KY · CLASS OF 2026
Max
Merz.
MVI+56.0RISK0REGIONKY
PR SCORE63.1/ 100
#894 National
Consensus #1802 · IOL #165
L
● Committed
Louisville Cardinals
since Sep 2024
Composite Score Breakdown50.1/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.1/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 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
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
4.0/ 15
IOL scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
100.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 310.00 lbs at IOL.
P5 Regional Advantage
33.0/ 100
KY recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Merz
Service ratings
ON3
#0
84.00
247
#0
85.00
ESPN
#0
75.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 55.1Current: 63.2Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage
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