FOOTBALL · VA · CLASS OF 2027
Sam
Faniel.
MVI+76.0RISK54REGIONVA
PR SCORE77.8/ 100
#166 National
Consensus #485 · TE #28
V
● Committed
Virginia Tech Hokies
since May 2026
Composite Score Breakdown55.8/ 100
WSA
Weighted Service Avg
34.8/ 50
MOM
Rank Momentum
10.0/ 25
SCAR
Position Scarcity
8.0/ 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
76.0/ 100
Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.
Commitment Risk
54.0/ 100
Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.
Position Scarcity
8.0/ 15
TE scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.
Size Premium Index
15.0/ 100
Position-specific physical dominance. 6'4.5" / 210.00 lbs at TE.
P5 Regional Advantage
65.0/ 100
VA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.
Cross-service consensus
How the services see Faniel
Service ratings
ON3
#0
89.00
247
#0
89.00
ESPN
#0
78.00
PR Score history
Recent trajectory.
Open: 69.8Current: 77.9Δ: 8.2
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