Arkansas State 2004 — Recruiting Outcomes

Hits & Misses

Hit: Cody Brown (IOL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: All Conference. Brown proved to be a valuable asset in his position, making a significant impact during his tenure at Arkansas State. Hit: Jarod Little (K) — Originally unranked. Outcome: All Conference. Despite being unranked, Little demonstrated his worth with a highly successful college career, earning All Conference honors. Miss: Edgar Givens (S) — Originally ranked 463. Outcome: Bust. Despite a fairly high initial ranking, Givens failed to live up to expectations, ending his college career with a disappointing performance. Miss: Brian Flagg (LB) — Originally ranked 1071. Outcome: College Starter. While Flagg showed promise as a starter, his performance did not match his initial ranking, resulting in an underwhelming career.

Development Story

The Arkansas State 2004 recruiting class stands as a clear example of the unpredictability of college football recruitment. Despite a solid original class rank of 49, the actual performance led to a significant drop in the S2S rerank to 82. The class had a high volume of recruits, with 28 players coming in, but none of them were blue chip recruits. It's clear that Arkansas State had a number of unranked players who significantly exceeded expectations, such as Cody Brown and Jarod Little, who both achieved All Conference status. On the other hand, higher ranked recruits like Edgar Givens and Brian Flagg underperformed, showing a clear disconnect between original expectations and eventual outcomes.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the 2004 recruiting class for Arkansas State fell short of expectations. The S2S rerank moving down from the original ranking indicates a missed opportunity to capitalize on the class's potential. The class's performance was not enough to justify its original ranking, resulting in a lower rerank. This class serves as a reminder that initial rankings can often be misleading, and actual performance can vary greatly.