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FOOTBALL · GA · CLASS OF 2026

Westen
Ard.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'1" · 220.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Warner Robins, GA
MVI+51.0RISK0REGIONGA
Westen Ard
PR SCORE66.0/ 100
#522 National
Consensus #2047 · LB #193
W
● Committed
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
since Dec 2025
Composite Score Breakdown53.0/ 100
34.2
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.2/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
3.5/ 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
51.0/ 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
13.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'1" / 220.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
77.0/ 100

GA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Ard

Service ratings
ON3
#0
86.00
247
#0
85.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6765626057JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 58.0Current: 66.2Δ: 8.2
Same school · Class of 2026

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