Hits & Misses
Hit: Charles Leno (OT) — Originally ranked 825. Outcome: NFL Pro Bowl. Leno significantly exceeded expectations, achieving the highest possible outcome label for a player from this class.
Miss: Joe Southwick (QB) — Originally ranked 622. Outcome: College Starter. Southwick did not meet expectations as a ranked recruit, contributing as a college starter but falling short of higher aspirations.
Miss: Trevor Peterson (TE) — Originally ranked 1020. Outcome: Bust. As a highly-ranked recruit, Peterson failed to make a notable impact, resulting in a bust designation.
Miss: Allen Mooney (LB) — Originally ranked 1120. Outcome: Bust. Mooney was unable to meet the expectations associated with his ranking, leading to a classification of bust.
Development Story
The Boise State 2009 recruiting class offered promising potential with a total of 21 recruits, yet the outcomes reveal a mixed pattern of development. The class, originally ranked 66th, saw a slight improvement in the S2S rerank to 52nd, indicating some degree of success in player development. However, the blue chip percentage was notably low at 0%, suggesting the absence of high-profile, elite recruits in this cycle.
Among the ranked recruits, Charles Leno emerged as a significant success story, achieving an NFL Pro Bowl designation despite being ranked 825th. This highlights Boise State's ability to develop talent from lower-ranked positions. Conversely, several ranked recruits, such as Joe Southwick, Trevor Peterson, and Allen Mooney, did not reach their anticipated potential, with two of them classified as busts. This indicates a trend where higher expectations were placed on certain recruits, but they ultimately could not deliver results that aligned with their rankings.
Outcome Summary
Overall, the Boise State 2009 recruiting class underperformed expectations when considering the outcomes of the ranked recruits. While the S2S rerank improved, the presence of multiple busts and underwhelming performances from some ranked recruits contributed to a sense of missed opportunities. The standout performance from Charles Leno illustrates that while there were some hits, the overall development of the class did not meet the initial promise suggested by the rankings.
In summary, while there were notable successes, the class largely fell short of expectations, especially among higher-ranked recruits.