FOOTBALL · TN · CLASS OF 2026
Richard
Thigpen.
MVI+47.0RISK55REGIONTN
PR SCORE66.3/ 100
#502 National
Consensus #1379 · OT #106
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● Committed
Memphis Tigers
since Jan 2026
Composite Score Breakdown53.3/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.6/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
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
47.0/ 100
Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.
Commitment Risk
55.0/ 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
33.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'5" / 310.00 lbs at OT.
P5 Regional Advantage
46.0/ 100
TN recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Thigpen
Service ratings
ON3
#0
86.00
247
#0
87.00
ESPN
#0
74.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 58.3Current: 66.5Δ: 8.2
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