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FOOTBALL · CA · CLASS OF 2027

Max
Bates.

POSITION
LB
CLASS
2027
HT / WT
6'2" · 210.00 lbs
HOMETOWN
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
MVI+64.0RISK10REGIONCA
Max Bates
PR SCORE63.3/ 100
#966 National
Consensus #2240 · LB #215
U
● Committed
UNLV Rebels
since Mar 2026
Composite Score Breakdown50.3/ 100
32.0
10.0
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
32.0/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15
STAB
Cross-Service Stability
3.0/ 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
64.0/ 100

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

Commitment Risk
10.0/ 100

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

Position Scarcity
5.3/ 15

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

Size Premium Index
48.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'2" / 210.00 lbs at LB.

P5 Regional Advantage
75.0/ 100

CA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

Cross-service consensus

How the services see Bates

Service ratings
ON3
#0
83.00
247
#0
80.00
ESPN
#0
73.00
PR Score history

Recent trajectory.

6462595754JANMARMAYJULSEPNOV
Open: 55.3Current: 63.5Δ: 8.2
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