Dig deeper into your prospect's athleticism

Tracking Football’s proprietary Player Athletic Index^® is an objective and easy to read athletic rating that indicates Division I football athleticism. The PAI score is customized for each position and verified with data from more than 80,000 Division I players.

Marginal

Below average

Above Average

Exceptional

Marginal (0 - 0.9) Marginal height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to D-1 players at same position.

Below Average (1.0 - 1.9) Below average height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to D-1 players at same position.

FCS Average (2.0 - 2.4) Average height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to FCS players at the same position.

G5 Average (2.5 - 2.9) Average height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to G5 players at the same position.

P5 Average (3.0 - 3.4) Average height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to P5 players at the same position.

Outstanding (4.0 - 4.9) Outstanding height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to D-1 players at same position.

Exceptional (5.0) Exceptional height, weight, speed and/or power combo in comparison to D-1 players at same position.

0 1.0 2.0 FCS Average 2.5 Group of 5 Average 3.0 Power 5 Average 4.0 5.0

How will the PAI help your recruiting?

Provides a quick and objective athletic evaluation of recruits nationwide
Supports scouting and film observations with objective athletic data
Enhances player evaluation process by applying multiple data points into one objective score
Allows evaluation and comparison of current prospects side-by-side with proven players’ scores

Sample Player High School PAI Scores

Bo Jackson

Running Back
Los Angeles Raiders

PAI score 5.0

Julio Jones

Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons

PAI score 5.0

Patrick Peterson

Cornerback
Arizona Cardinals

PAI score 5.0

Adrian Peterson

Running Back
Minnesota Vikings

PAI score 5.0

Joe Thomas

Offensive Tackle
Cleveland Browns

PAI score 4.5

Greg Olsen

Tight End
Carolina Panthers

PAI score 5.0

J. J. Watt

Defensive End
Houston Texans

PAI score 4.1

Gerald McCoy

Defensive Tackle
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

PAI score 5.0

Randall Cunningham

Quarterback
Philadelphia Eagles

PAI score 4.8

Ed Reed

Safety
Baltimore Ravens

PAI score 3.9

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