Evaluation
A data-driven, position-specific grading system.
Talent is measured against pro readiness. Every grade comes from verified testing, film and evaluator assessment — never from payment.
The 6-tier grading scale
9.0+
Elite
Immediate / near-future starter
7.0 – 8.9
Starter
High-probability starter (year 1–2)
6.4 – 6.9
Backup
Reliable role player / rotational
5.9 – 6.3
Specialist
Specific utility / situational value
5.4 – 5.7
Practice squad
Developmental upside
≤ 5.3
Below standard
Does not yet meet the pro standard
Roster depth (5.4 – 5.7)
- 5.7 — Practice squad / emergency game day
- 5.6 — Player camp
- 5.5 — HWS — physical development traits
- 5.4 — Power-conference starter 2+ years (still below pro roster standard)
7 core evaluation pillars
- 01
Position alignment
- 02
Physical profile (HWS)
- 03
On-field performance
- 04
Film + football IQ
- 05
Durability + consistency
- 06
Role fit + value
- 07
Upside + development trajectory
What makes Ascend different
- ✓ Position-specific thresholds
- ✓ Data + film + intangibles combined
- ✓ Upside + development tracking
- ✓ Role fit & team value evaluated
- ✓ Clear tiers, clear decisions — no grey area
Size & speed minimums by position
| Position | Height | Weight (lb) | 40-yd dash |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL / DL | 6'2"+ | 285+ | 5.2s or better |
| EDGE | 6'2"+ | 240+ | 4.8s or better |
| LB | 6'0"+ | 225+ | 4.7s or better |
| DB | 5'10"+ | 185+ | 4.5s or better |
| WR | 5'11"+ | 180+ | 4.5s or better |
| TE | 6'3"+ | 240+ | 4.8s or better |
| RB | 5'9"+ | 190+ | 4.5s or better |
| QB | 6'0"+ | 210+ | 4.9s or better |
Minimums are reference benchmarks, not cut-offs for joining Ascend. Every athlete gets a verified record.