ReRank Breakdown: 2014 Bowling Green Recruiting Class

The 2014 recruiting class for Bowling Green demonstrated a mixed performance when analyzed against their original rankings. The class was originally ranked 92nd but fell to a S2S rerank of 112, indicating a downward trajectory in perceived talent after their collegiate careers began. The class included 19 total recruits, with a blue chip percentage of 0, which reflects a reliance on lower-ranked players who were not highly touted in their high school careers.
Key contributors emerged from this class, notably with three players—Austin Labus, Brian Sanders, and Clint Stephens—demonstrating significant development to become college starters. This suggests a positive trend in player development within the program, as these recruits were not regarded highly in their initial rankings yet managed to fulfill essential roles on the team.
However, the presence of ranked recruits like Roger Lewis, who ended up on an undrafted NFL roster, highlights a critical area for review. While Lewis’s recruitment was promising, his outcome underscores potential flaws in the recruitment process or player development that did not yield the expected results. Overall, while there were notable hits, the class did not consistently meet the expectations set by their original rankings.

This recruiting class ultimately underperformed relative to expectations, as indicated by the drop in S2S ranking. The class included several hits that exceeded expectations, particularly among lower-ranked recruits; however, the high-profile miss of Roger Lewis significantly impacted the overall assessment. The S2S rerank decreased, largely due to inconsistencies in the performance of higher-ranked recruits. In conclusion, while Bowling Green had some success stories, the overall outcomes suggest the need for a reassessment of recruitment strategies.