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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for California (2013).
2013 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
Class medals
“Steady development, low risk.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
Share who became impact players (starters, elite contributors, or NFL)
Based on only Low HS Projection → All-Conference or higher
Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier
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The 2013 recruiting class for California had a mix of expectations and outcomes that illustrate notable development patterns. With a total of 25 recruits and a blue chip percentage of 16%, the class had a moderate level of perceived talent. The S2S rerank of 58 indicates a decline in perceived quality as players progressed through their college careers.
Among the recruits, two players, Jared Goff and Khalfani Muhammad, emerged as significant contributors who exceeded their recruiting expectations, with Goff reaching the NFL Pro Bowl level and Muhammad being drafted into the NFL. This showcases California's ability to develop talent from lower-ranked prospects into impactful players.
Conversely, the class also included misses, particularly with higher-ranked players like Sione Sina and Kyle Kragen. Their lower outcomes suggest that not all expectations were met, indicating a possible trend where higher-ranked recruits did not always translate their potential into on-field success. Overall, the outcomes reflect a mixed bag of performance relative to expectations, with some recruits thriving while others did not.
Overall, the 2013 recruiting class for California underperformed relative to its original expectations, as indicated by the drop in the S2S rerank. While the class had standout players who exceeded expectations, the number of contributors and missed opportunities from ranked recruits suggests a failure to capitalize on the initial rankings. The takeaway from this class is that while some players achieved remarkable success, the overall outcome indicates that many recruits did not meet their anticipated potential.