Are these benchmarks recruiting guarantees?

No. Benchmarks describe structured alignment with reference tables and cohort context. Offers, roster spots, and outcomes depend on film, academics, character, scheme fit, timing, and many factors outside any metric set.

Are athletes ranked on a public leaderboard?

We never rank your recruiting potential. Evaluations are private by default and compare you to fixed benchmarks, not to other athletes. X100 is a separate product that ranks verified athletic performances by category (sport, event, position, class, geography). Optional coach visibility is athlete- and family-controlled.

Do coaches automatically see my profile?

No. Your evaluation and profile are not broadcast. Coach-facing visibility is opt-in and controlled in the product—not automatic discovery.

Why do benchmarks change by sport and position?

A stopwatch or jump score means different things for a guard versus a tackle, or a libero versus a middle. Position-specific tables keep interpretation honest instead of forcing one generic curve.

Why are some metrics treated differently than others?

Trainable performance tests (sprint, agility, jumps where applicable) are scored as signals you can shift with training. Reference metrics like height or frame provide context—they are not treated as the same kind of “score” as a timed drill.

Can improving trainable metrics change my fit?

Yes, when those metrics are weighted in your position table. The product highlights highest-leverage development focus; it still does not guarantee a level jump—coaches validate with their own process.

Does class year affect interpretation?

Yes, when modeled. Younger classes may be interpreted with development timelines in mind; the evaluation records the benchmark version and inputs so results stay explainable over time.

How often do benchmark versions change?

Benchmark sets are versioned. When tables update, evaluations record which version was used so scores remain reproducible and transparent—not silently drifting overnight.

Benchmark intelligence

Know your
numbers.
Own the gap.

Sport- and position-specific reference tables power fit tiers, composite alignment, strengths, and next-focus guidance. Private by default. Benchmark-based. Never a recruiting-potential ranking.

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Sports covered

Division tiers modeled

v2026

Table version

Sample output shape

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Fit tier

FCS / DII

Structured alignment band

Composite

72/100

Vs position table

Top strength

10-yd split

Clearest positive signal

Next focus

3-cone drill

Highest-leverage metric

Coverage sharpens as you add position-relevant inputs. Not a recruiting-potential ranking — X100 is separate.

Transparent, explainable scoring — not a black-box "AI rank"
Decision-support only — no recruiting outcome guarantees
Athlete-controlled visibility when you choose to share

Why this exists

Why benchmarks
matter.

Benchmarks turn raw numbers into structured context — so you can see where you align today and what moves the needle next, without hype or guesswork.

Clarity over noise

Compare inputs to position-specific reference tables instead of chasing vague "exposure" metrics.

Explainable structure

Know what was measured, how it was weighted, and why outputs changed when your inputs change.

Development-oriented

Surface highest-leverage focus areas based on benchmark signals — not generic motivation.

Private by default

Evaluations stay private by default. Your profile stays yours until you opt into visibility.

Process

How the benchmark
engine works.

Four calm steps—from inputs to explainable outputs. Same structure across sports; tables and weights change by position.

Enter your metrics

Sport, position, and the benchmark inputs that matter for that role.

Compare to tables

Signals are read against versioned, position-specific reference bands — not a generic curve.

Generate your fit

Fit tier, composite alignment, strengths, and next-focus guidance from those inputs.

Unlock next steps

Track progress, explore pathways, and manage optional coach visibility on your terms.

Outputs are decision-support tools. They do not guarantee offers, roster spots, or recruiting outcomes — and they are not a substitute for film, academics, or coach relationships.

Interactive explorer

Benchmark
control center.

Choose population, sport, level, and role—reference language and sample bands re-frame for that slice. Educational standards explorer, not a recruiting-potential ranking.

Population

Sport

Level

Role

Boys Football · FBS · QB

Live boys cohort bands for Football · QB · FBS. Explorer preview — not your evaluation.

Table v2026 · Position-specific

40-Yard Dash

Primary

Strong alignment

Elite: 4.55s or faster · Strong: 4.56s – 4.70s

Development watch

Competitive: 4.71s – 4.85s · Developing: 4.86s or slower

Notes

40-yard dash time. Lower is better. Measures straight-line speed and acceleration.

10-Yard Split

Primary

Strong alignment

1.60s – 1.70s

Development watch

1.70s – 1.80s

Notes

10-yard split time. Lower is better. Measures initial burst and acceleration.

Vertical Jump

Primary

Strong alignment

34" – 38"

Development watch

30" – 34"

Notes

Vertical jump height. Higher is better. Measures lower-body explosiveness.

Broad Jump

Primary

Strong alignment

115" – 125"

Development watch

105" – 115"

Notes

Broad jump distance. Higher is better. Measures horizontal power and explosiveness.

3-Cone Drill

Primary

Strong alignment

6.6 – 6.9

Development watch

6.9 – 7.2

Notes

3-cone drill time. Lower is better. Measures agility, change of direction, and body control.

Pro Agility

Primary

Strong alignment

3.90s – 4.05s

Development watch

4.05s – 4.20s

Notes

Pro agility (5-10-5) time. Lower is better. Measures lateral quickness and change of direction.

Bench Press (225 lbs)

Supporting

Strong alignment

19.0 – 24.0

Development watch

14.0 – 19.0

Notes

225 lb bench press repetitions. Higher is better. Measures upper-body strength.

Bench Press (Bodyweight)

Supporting

Strong alignment

10 lbs – 14 lbs

Development watch

6 lbs – 10 lbs

Notes

Bench press reps at bodyweight. Higher is better. Measures relative upper-body strength.

Throw Distance

Supporting

Strong alignment

65 yds – 75 yds

Development watch

55 yds – 65 yds

Notes

Maximum throwing distance. Higher is better. Measures arm strength and ability to stretch the field.

Height

Context

Strong alignment

6'4" – 6'7"

Development watch

6'1" – 6'4"

Notes

Height in inches. Higher is generally better for most positions.

Weight

Context

Strong alignment

220 lbs – 240 lbs

Development watch

200 lbs – 220 lbs

Notes

Weight in pounds. Position-specific optimal ranges exist.

Metric	Importance	Strong alignment	Development watch	Notes
40-Yard Dash	Primary	Elite: 4.55s or faster · Strong: 4.56s – 4.70s	Competitive: 4.71s – 4.85s · Developing: 4.86s or slower	40-yard dash time. Lower is better. Measures straight-line speed and acceleration.
10-Yard Split	Primary	1.60s – 1.70s	1.70s – 1.80s	10-yard split time. Lower is better. Measures initial burst and acceleration.
Vertical Jump	Primary	34" – 38"	30" – 34"	Vertical jump height. Higher is better. Measures lower-body explosiveness.
Broad Jump	Primary	115" – 125"	105" – 115"	Broad jump distance. Higher is better. Measures horizontal power and explosiveness.
3-Cone Drill	Primary	6.6 – 6.9	6.9 – 7.2	3-cone drill time. Lower is better. Measures agility, change of direction, and body control.
Pro Agility	Primary	3.90s – 4.05s	4.05s – 4.20s	Pro agility (5-10-5) time. Lower is better. Measures lateral quickness and change of direction.
Bench Press (225 lbs)	Supporting	19.0 – 24.0	14.0 – 19.0	225 lb bench press repetitions. Higher is better. Measures upper-body strength.
Bench Press (Bodyweight)	Supporting	10 lbs – 14 lbs	6 lbs – 10 lbs	Bench press reps at bodyweight. Higher is better. Measures relative upper-body strength.
Throw Distance	Supporting	65 yds – 75 yds	55 yds – 65 yds	Maximum throwing distance. Higher is better. Measures arm strength and ability to stretch the field.
Height	Context	6'4" – 6'7"	6'1" – 6'4"	Height in inches. Higher is generally better for most positions.
Weight	Context	220 lbs – 240 lbs	200 lbs – 220 lbs	Weight in pounds. Position-specific optimal ranges exist.

// See full 2026 football position tables on each recruiting page — crawlable D3 · D2 · FCS · FBS reference bands. Educational, not offers.

Combine-style measurables interpreted through position-specific tables—speed, acceleration, agility, explosiveness, and size context weighted by role.

Football benchmarks ladder from D3 through FBS / FCS framing. The interactive preview below uses published reference bands; full 2026 crawlable tables live on each football position recruiting page (CB, WR, QB, and more).

Key metric emphasis

Burst, change of direction, and arm-strength proxies matter alongside size context—pocket movement is reflected through agility and short-area speed signals.

Interpretation note

Quarterback tables emphasize repeatable throwing stress and movement efficiency; a strong 10-yard split often matters as much as absolute 40 time.

Preview uses position-unified reference bands; sex-specific football splits ship as datasets mature.

Current benchmark context

What the preview is framed against right now

Population
Boys
Sport
Football
Division
FBS
Position
QB

How to read this page

Use the rail to set population, sport, level, and role—then scan the preview for how metrics are weighted.

Live bands appear only where datasets are wired; everything else is structured illustration until expanded.

This explorer does not rank recruiting potential or list identified athletes. X100 is a separate verified-performance ranking.

Why these metrics matter

Primary signals usually move the position read most. Supporting adds nuance. Context (size, reach, role framing) shapes interpretation—it is not scored like a timed test.

How benchmarks are interpreted

XFR reads your inputs against versioned, position-specific tables—then explains alignment, strengths, and development focus in plain language.

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Signals

Performance vs
reference metrics.

XFR separates trainable test signals from size and context—so families don't confuse a height inch with a 40 time.

Performance

Timed drills, jumps, and sport-specific measurables.

Football: 40, 10-split, 3-cone, shuttle, vertical, broad
Court & field sports: sprint, agility, COD, vertical where captured
Baseball & softball: 60, pop time, arm strength proxies when verified
Soccer: acceleration, repeat sprint quality when modeled

Reference · context

Height, weight, reach, and frame context.

They help interpret leverage, positional fit, and cohort realism.
They should not be treated as "moral scores" or recruiting promises.
Your evaluation explains how context influenced the read — not a hidden penalty box.

Reading results

How to interpret
your evaluation.

Plain-language definitions—what each output means, and what it never promises.

Fit tier

What it means: Structured alignment with the division ladder and position cohort for your sport—based on benchmark inputs you provide.
What it does not mean: A guarantee of recruitment, offers, or roster placement.

Composite score

What it means: A summary of how your entered metrics align with the weighted position table—transparently derived from those inputs.
What it does not mean: A universal ranking of athletes across sports or a “who is better” public score.

Top strengths

What it means: The benchmark-aligned signals where your profile currently shows the clearest positive alignment.
What it does not mean: A promise that coaches will agree on priority—or replace film evaluation.

Next focus

What it means: High-leverage development areas given your current profile and the metrics that move fit most for your position.
What it does not mean: Medical, nutrition, or training prescriptions—always work with qualified coaches and staff.

Pathway fit

What it means: Educational framing of possible development or level pathways based on benchmark structure.
What it does not mean: An offer predictor or crystal ball for admissions or scholarships.

The bottom line

Every output is structured, versioned, and traceable to the inputs you gave us. If it can't be explained, we don't ship it.

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Transparency

Methodology, in
plain sight.

1
Benchmark sets are versioned. Evaluations record which table version produced your outputs.
2
Scoring is tied to inputs. Incomplete or inaccurate inputs reduce confidence — and the product surfaces that honestly.
3
Sport and position change everything. Different tables, weights, and language. There is no universal athlete curve.
4
No vague "AI ranks." Outputs are signal-based, structured, and explainable — end to end.

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FAQ

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Know yournumbers.Own the gap.

Why benchmarksmatter.

Clarity over noise

Explainable structure

Development-oriented

Private by default

How the benchmarkengine works.

Enter your metrics

Compare to tables

Generate your fit

Unlock next steps

Benchmarkcontrol center.

Boys Football · FBS · QB

Performance vsreference metrics.

Timed drills, jumps, and sport-specific measurables.

Height, weight, reach, and frame context.

How to interpretyour evaluation.

Fit tier

Composite score

Top strengths

Next focus

Pathway fit

The bottom line

Methodology, inplain sight.

Trust clarifications

Ready to seewhere you fit?

Know your
numbers.
Own the gap.

Why benchmarks
matter.

How the benchmark
engine works.

Benchmark
control center.

Performance vs
reference metrics.

How to interpret
your evaluation.

Methodology, in
plain sight.

Ready to see
where you fit?