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FOOTBALL · IL · CLASS OF 2026

Tony
Balanganayi.

POSITION
DL
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'4" · 260.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Palatine, IL
SCHOOL
MVI+47.0RISK0REGIONIL
Tony Balanganayi
PR SCORE72.5/ 100
#491 National
Consensus #677 · DL #71
I
● Committed
Illinois Fighting Illini
since Apr 2025
Composite Score Breakdown51.5/ 100
34.5
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.5/ 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
47.0/ 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
70.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 260.00 lbs at DL.

P5 Regional Advantage
64.0/ 100

IL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Balanganayi

Service ratings
ON3
#0
88.00
247
#0
89.00
ESPN
#0
76.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

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Open: 64.5Current: 72.6Δ: 8.2
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