FOOTBALL · CA · CLASS OF 2026
Benjamin
Makelela.
POSITION
OT
CLASS
2026
HT / WT
6'7" · 280.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
San Juan Capistrano, CA
MVI+22.0RISK0REGIONCA
PR SCORE54.2/ 100
#1224 National
Consensus #2463 · OT #190
W
● Committed
Washington State Cougars
since Dec 2025
Composite Score Breakdown49.2/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
30.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
6.7/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
2.5/ 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
22.0/ 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
6.7/ 15
OT scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
70.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'7" / 280.00 lbs at OT.
P5 Regional Advantage
71.0/ 100
CA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Makelela
Service ratings
ON3
#0
87.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 50.0Current: 54.3Δ: 4.3
Editorial coverage
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