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Football · Recruits · Class of 2028
FOOTBALL · PA · CLASS OF 2028

RJ
Cruz.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2028
HT / WT
6'3" · 275.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Lancaster, PA
MVI+43.0RISK0REGIONPA
RJ Cruz
PR SCORE63.5/ 100
#119 National
Consensus #251 · DL #19
○ Uncommitted
Top schools: Penn State · Maryland
Composite Score Breakdown46.5/ 100
30.0
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
30.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 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
43.0/ 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
10.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3" / 275.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
62.0/ 100

PA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Cruz

Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 55.5Current: 63.7Δ: 8.2
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