Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LS1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Mountain West draft-temper · specialist (low draft value).
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
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8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
2.52025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Depth LS (junior); limited college production on record.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Jake Helms #42
Air Force · LS · Jr · 2027 Draft
· Austin, TX · Westlake
6-0 · 210 lbs
2.5
Raw Prospect
Floor 1.9 · Ceiling 2.6
#11994 overall · #156 LS of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Depth LS (junior); limited college production on record.
Ceiling · 2.6
Projected 2026 starter (LS1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Mountain West draft-temper · specialist (low draft value).
Floor · 1.9
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.