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FOOTBALL · WA · CLASS OF 2026

Ta'a
Malu.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'3" · 280.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Tacoma, WA
MVI+42.0RISK0REGIONWA
Ta'a Malu
PR SCORE63.3/ 100
#743 National
Consensus #1688 · DL #159
W
● Committed
Washington Huskies
since Jul 2025
Composite Score Breakdown50.3/ 100
33.3
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
33.3/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 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
42.0/ 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
20.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3" / 280.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
47.0/ 100

WA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Malu

Service ratings
ON3
#0
85.00
247
#0
85.00
ESPN
#0
75.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6462595754JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 55.3Current: 63.4Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage

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