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FOOTBALL · KY · CLASS OF 2026

Max
Merz.

POSITION
IOL
2026
HT / WT
6'4" · 310.00 lbs
Fort Thomas, KY
SCHOOL
Max Merz
·
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals
since Sep 2024
61.1/ 100 (capped)
33.1
11.0
10.0
SVC
33.1/ 50
REAL
11.0/ 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

56.0/ 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

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

100.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 310.00 lbs at IOL.

33.0/ 100

KY recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

How the services see Merz

ON3
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247
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ESPN
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