BO7 Rookie of the Year Ladder | April 16th

As Stage III approaches, the Rookie of the Year conversation is starting to find its rhythm and its frontrunner. Lurqxx continues to separate himself from the rest of the field, combining consistency, composure, and star‑level production that’s made him one of 2026’s breakout stories. Still, the race is far from over. Traixx, Kips, and Nium remain firmly in the chase, each delivering flashes of brilliance that keep the gap within striking distance heading into the next stage.

With new challengers emerging and veterans settling into form around them, the Rookie of the Year race has never felt more competitive. Momentum and adaptability will be critical as the young guns battle through the grind of the season, and as we head into Stage III, here’s where the league’s top newcomers stand in our latest Breaking Point Rookie of the Year Ladder.

1) Logan "Lurqxx" Brown - Carolina Royal Ravens

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Previous Rank: 1st (Unchanged)
Team Record: 11-10 Record (52%), 38-42 Map Count (48%), 9th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 17th at 3:00 pm EST vs. Paris Gentle Mates

Overall
KD: 1.06
Slayer Rating: 95.1
Damage Rating: 11,922
aKD: 1.02
TES: 58.9%
NTK%: 66.3%

Hardpoint
KD: 1.11
Kills per 10 minutes: 28.2
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 57.9
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,443

SND
KD: 0.93
Kills per round: 0.65
ADR: 90.6
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 39.7%

Overload
KD: 1.02
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.4
Goals per 10 minutes: 0.8
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,043

2) Nicolas "Traixx" Monaco - Miami Heretics

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Previous Rank: 2nd (Unchanged)
Team Record: 12-11 Record (52%), 47-40 Map Count (54%), 6th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 17th at 4:30 pm EST vs. LA Thieves

Overall
KD: 1.00
Slayer Rating: 89.5
Damage Rating: 11,548
aKD: 1.01
TES: 57.9%
NTK%: 67.9%

Hardpoint
KD: 1.00
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.2
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 3,149
Damage per 10 minutes: 52.7

SND
KD: 1.05
Kills per round: 0.74
ADR: 100.3
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 50.0%

Overload
KD: 0.98
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.9
Goals per 10 minutes: 0.8
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,044

3) Nicholas "Kips" Lyons - Toronto KOI

Previous Rank: 3rd (Unchanged)
Team Record: 9-8 Record (53%), 31-27 Map Count (54%), 8th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 18th at 4:30 pm EST vs. Riyadh Falcons

Overall
KD: 1.02
Slayer Rating: 92.8
Damage Rating: 12,669
aKD: 1.06
TES: 58.6%
NTK%: 65.4%

Hardpoint
KD: 1.02
Kills per 10 minutes: 26.5
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 65.1
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,519

SND
KD: 1.19
Kills per round: 0.82
ADR: 127.4
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 59.5%

Overload
KD: 0.97
Kills per 10 minutes: 21.7
Goals per 10 minutes: 1.2
Damage per 10 minutes: 2,828

4) Jeremiah "Nium" Harrison - LA Thieves

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Previous Rank: 5th (Up 1 Tier)
Team Record: 9-6 Record (60%), 34-24 Map Count (59%), 4th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 17th at 4:30 pm EST vs. Miami Heretics

Overall
KD: 1.01
Slayer Rating: 87.3
Damage Rating: 11,246
aKD: 1.01
TES: 58.5%
NTK%: 66.9%

Hardpoint
KD: 0.98
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.1
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 64.9
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,104

SND
KD: 0.97
Kills per round: 0.63
ADR: 85.3
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 55.2%

Overload
KD: 1.08
Kills per 10 minutes: 25.4
Goals per 10 minutes: 1.3
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,162

5) Paul "Mamba" Solano - G2 Minnesota

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Previous Rank: 4th (Down 1 Tier)
Team Record: 12-13 Record (48%), 48-47 Map Count (51%), 5th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 17th at 6:00 pm EST vs. Vancouver Surge

Overall
KD: 0.94
Slayer Rating: 86.6
Damage Rating: 11,632
aKD: 0.95
TES: 56.5%
NTK%: 64.3%

Hardpoint
KD: 0.95
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.9
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 53.2
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,247

SND
KD: 1.00
Kills per round: 0.68
ADR: 104.7
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 46.0%

Overload
KD: 0.90
Kills per 10 minutes: 21.8
Goals per 10 minutes: 0.6
Damage per 10 minutes: 2,833

6) Jay "Craze" Mallhi - Carolina Royal Ravens

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Previous Rank: 6th (Unchanged)
Team Record: 11-10 Record (52%), 38-42 Map Count (48%), 9th in Season Standings
Next Match: April 17th at 3:00 pm EST vs. Paris Gentle Mates

Overall
KD: 0.95
Slayer Rating: 89.6
Damage Rating: 11,216
aKD: 0.96
TES: 56.3%
NTK%: 64.7%

Hardpoint
KD: 0.95
Kills per 10 minutes: 24.9
Hill Time per 10 minutes: 50.2
Damage per 10 minutes: 3,073

SND
KD: 1.02
Kills per round: 0.77
ADR: 99.8
Opening Duel Win Percentage: 47.4%

Overload
KD: 0.91
Kills per 10 minutes: 22.0
Goals per 10 minutes: 0.4
Damage per 10 minutes: 2,875