How do 247Sports rankings work?

By Jocelyn Alano December 18, 2023 03:23 Understanding the 247Sports Composite RatingThe 247Sports Composite Rating is a comprehensive system used by 247Sports to rank prospects in college football recruiting. This rating takes into account rankings and ratings from various media recruiting services to create an unbiased prospect ranking. Let's take a deeper look at how the 247Sports rankings work.Factors Considered in the RankingsSeveral factors are taken into consideration when determining the rankings in 247Sports. These factors include positional value, geographic origination, secondary athletic authentication, and position-specific principles for predicting success. By analyzing these factors, 247Sports aims to project college success rather than solely focusing on projecting to the NFL.Star CategoriesThe rankings in 247Sports are divided into five-star, four-star, three-star, and two-star categories. These categories are based on the likelihood of players being drafted and their...