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FOOTBALL · PA · CLASS OF 2026

Tavian
Branch.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'4" · 300.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Taylor, PA
SCHOOL
MVI+70.0RISK0REGIONPA
Tavian Branch
PR SCORE73.7/ 100
#397 National
Consensus #547 · DL #61
A
● Committed
Auburn Tigers
since Dec 2025
Composite Score Breakdown51.7/ 100
34.7
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.7/ 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
70.0/ 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
100.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 300.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
65.0/ 100

PA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Branch

Service ratings
ON3
#0
89.00
247
#0
89.00
ESPN
#0
77.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 65.7Current: 73.9Δ: 8.2
Editorial coverage

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