FOOTBALL · NE · CLASS OF 2026
Nelsyn
Wheeler.
MVI+52.0RISK0REGIONNE
PR SCORE73.2/ 100
#291 National
Consensus #1356 · RB #84
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● Committed
Illinois Fighting Illini
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown54.3/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.6/ 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
52.0/ 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
RB scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
17.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 5'9" / 200.00 lbs at RB.
P5 Regional Advantage
40.0/ 100
NE recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Wheeler
Service ratings
ON3
#0
86.00
247
#0
85.00
ESPN
#0
77.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 65.2Current: 73.4Δ: 8.2
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