FOOTBALL · WV · CLASS OF 2027
James
Payne.
MVI+31.0RISK9REGIONWV
PR SCORE54.5/ 100
#1304 National
Consensus #2332 · IOL #211
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● Committed
Marshall Thundering Herd
since Jun 2026
Composite Score Breakdown46.5/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
30.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 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
31.0/ 100
Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.
Commitment Risk
9.0/ 100
Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.
Position Scarcity
4.0/ 15
IOL scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
70.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4" / 275.00 lbs at IOL.
P5 Regional Advantage
32.0/ 100
WV recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Payne
Service ratings
ON3
#0
85.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 50.0Current: 54.7Δ: 4.7
Editorial coverage
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