PPrepRanks
← Football · Recruits · Class of 2026
FOOTBALL · PA · CLASS OF 2026

John-Patrick
Oates.

POSITION
LB
2026
HT / WT
6'3" · 223.00 lbs
Wyndmoor, PA
John-Patrick Oates
·
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies
since Dec 2025
63.5/ 100 (capped)
34.2
11.0
10.0
SVC
34.2/ 50
REAL
11.0/ 25
MOM
10.0/ 20
SCAR
5.3/ 10
STAB
3.0/ 5
ELIT
0.0/ 10

The PrepRanks Score adds six parts: service average (up to 50), recruiting reality (25), momentum (20), position scarcity (10), stability (5) and elite recognition (10). The parts can total up to 120, and the score is capped at 100.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

39.0/ 100

Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.

0.0/ 100

Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.

5.3/ 10

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

70.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3" / 223.00 lbs at LB.

60.0/ 100

PA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

How the services see Oates

ON3
—
247
—
ESPN
—
Same school · Class of 2026

Related recruits

Kaleb Davidson
· DL
Kaleb Davidson
View profile →
Grayson McKeogh
· OT
Grayson McKeogh
View profile →
Gavin Sidwar
· QB
Gavin Sidwar
View profile →
Zykee Scott
· LB
Zykee Scott
View profile →
Editorial coverage

Recent articles

No tagged articles yet.

When the PrepRanks editorial team covers John-Patrick, the pieces will surface here.