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Karaijus
Hayes.

POSITION
S
2026
HT / WT
5'11" · 170.00 lbs
Sarasota, FL
SCHOOL
Karaijus Hayes
·
FIU Golden Panthers
FIU Golden Panthers
since Dec 2025
72.7/ 100 (capped)
33.6
22.0
10.0
SVC
33.6/ 50
REAL
22.0/ 25
MOM
10.0/ 20
SCAR
4.0/ 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

54.0/ 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.

4.0/ 10

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

30.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 5'11" / 170.00 lbs at S.

79.0/ 100

FL recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

How the services see Hayes

ON3
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247
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ESPN
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