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ReRank Breakdown: 2011 Boston College Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2011 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking48
S2S rerank44
Total recruits23
Blue chip %4%

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: Connor Wujciak (DL) — Originally ranked 6. Outcome: All Conference. Wujciak's performance exceeded expectations, earning him an All Conference designation. Miss: Christian Suntrup (QB) — Originally ranked 440. Outcome: Bust. Suntrup, despite being a highly ranked recruit, did not fulfill the expectations set by his ranking. Miss: Nick Lifka (EDGE) — Originally ranked 609. Outcome: Bust. Lifka, another ranked recruit, failed to make a significant impact during his time at Boston College. Miss: Paul Gaughan (IOL) — Originally ranked 824. Outcome: Bust. Gaughan did not develop into a player that met the expectations of his recruitment ranking.

Development Story

Boston College's 2011 recruiting class consisted of 23 players, with a class ranking of 48 and a slight improvement in the S2S rerank to 45. The class featured a blue chip percentage of 4, indicating a limited number of highly regarded recruits. The overall performance of this class, as reflected in the outcomes, showcases a mix of underperformance from several ranked recruits and notable success from lower-ranked players.
The outcomes highlight a pattern where only one player, Connor Wujciak, achieved significant recognition as an All Conference selection. In contrast, a substantial portion of the ranked recruits fell short of expectations, resulting in four players labeled as "Bust." This indicates that while Boston College secured some promising talent, the majority of their higher-ranked recruits did not translate their potential into on-field success.

Outcome Summary

The outcomes of the 2011 recruiting class for Boston College suggest that the class largely underperformed relative to initial expectations. The S2S rerank moved slightly upward, indicating some improvements but not enough to counterbalance the number of recruits who did not meet expectations. The limited number of higher-ranked players contributing significantly to the program reflects the challenges in developing talent from this class. Overall, this class did not fulfill its potential, with only one notable success among the recruits.

Published: May 31, 2026Read time: 2 min338 words