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FOOTBALL · NC · CLASS OF 2026

PJ
Dean.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'3.200000000000003" · 255.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Clemmons, NC
MVI+56.0RISK0REGIONNC
PJ Dean
PR SCORE78.8/ 100
#151 National
Consensus #109 · DL #12
G
● Committed
Georgia Bulldogs
since Jun 2025
Composite Score Breakdown57.8/ 100
41.0
9.9
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
41.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
9.9/ 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

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

Size Premium Index
18.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3.200000000000003" / 255.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
65.0/ 100

NC recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Dean

Service ratingsCONSENSUS DIVERGES · 178 SPOTS
ON3
#178
91.00
247
#0
95.00
ESPN
#0
83.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 70.8Current: 79.0Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage

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