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FOOTBALL · OH · CLASS OF 2026

Taj
Powell.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'3" · 205.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Springfield, OH
MVI+59.0RISK0REGIONOH
Taj Powell
PR SCORE65.3/ 100
#738 National
Consensus #1036 · LB #93
L
● Committed
Louisville Cardinals
since Sep 2025
Composite Score Breakdown52.3/ 100
34.0
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 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
59.0/ 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
5.3/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
70.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3" / 205.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
74.0/ 100

OH recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Powell

Service ratings
ON3
#0
87.00
247
#0
87.00
ESPN
#0
76.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6664615956JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 57.3Current: 65.5Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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