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FOOTBALL · FL · CLASS OF 2028

Nijal
Thigpen.

POSITION
OT
CLASS
2028
HT / WT
6'6" · 250.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Opa Locka, FL
MVI+66.0RISK0REGIONFL
Nijal Thigpen
PR SCORE64.2/ 100
#116 National
Consensus #229 · OT #14
○ Uncommitted
Top schools: Auburn · Duke
Composite Score Breakdown49.2/ 100
30.0
10.0
6.7
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
30.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
2.5/ 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
66.0/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
55.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'6" / 250.00 lbs at OT.

P5 Regional Advantage
74.0/ 100

FL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Thigpen

Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 56.2Current: 64.3Δ: 8.2
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