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ReRank Breakdown: 2011 Air Force Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2011 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking73
S2S rerank119
Total recruits36
Blue chip %0%

Badges Earned

No class-year badges earned for this class.

S2S Class DNA

2011 class

One-year metrics for this recruiting class

Hits & Misses

Hit: Matt Rochell (IOL) — Originally ranked 1546. Outcome: College Starter. Rochell has emerged as a dependable player, exceeding expectations based on his initial ranking. Miss: Ari Uzo-Okereke (OT) — Originally ranked 1051. Outcome: Bust. Uzo-Okereke was unable to meet the performance expectations associated with his ranking.

Development Story

The Air Force 2011 recruiting class consisted of 36 recruits, with an original class rank of 73, which was later adjusted to a lower ranking of 119 by the S2S evaluation. This downward shift suggests that the recruits did not meet the anticipated performance levels based on their initial rankings. The absence of blue-chip recruits indicates a reliance on lower-rated prospects, which is reflected in the overall outcomes.
Among the recruits, Matt Rochell stands out as a Hit, achieving the status of College Starter despite being ranked 1546. His contribution showcases the potential for lower-ranked players to exceed expectations. In contrast, the class faced challenges with several recruits, particularly those ranked higher than Rochell, who did not deliver on their projected potential, as seen in Uzo-Okereke's outcome as a Bust.
Overall, the outcomes indicate a mixed level of success, with a few players performing above expectations while many others failed to reach even their baseline projections.

Outcome Summary

The Air Force 2011 recruiting class largely underperformed expectations, as evidenced by the S2S rerank dropping significantly from 73 to 119. While there were a couple of positive outcomes, the high number of Busts among the ranked recruits contributed to a disappointing overall performance. The takeaway from this class is that while there are instances of success with lower-ranked players, the majority did not fulfill their expected roles within the program.

Published: May 31, 2026Read time: 2 min304 words