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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Cincinnati (2013).
2013 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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Signing classes 2013 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
The 2013 recruiting class for Cincinnati demonstrates a mixed bag of outcomes relative to original rankings. Overall, the class ranked 65th nationally and saw a slight improvement in the S2S rerank to 54th. This suggests that the program successfully developed some players beyond their initial recruiting profiles, but the overall lack of blue-chip recruits (0% blue chip percentage) indicates a reliance on lower-ranked prospects.
In terms of development patterns, Cincinnati found some success with players such as Terrell Hartsfield, who achieved an "All Conference" designation against a backdrop of largely unremarkable outcomes from the remainder of the class. The presence of multiple players labeled as "Bust" highlights the risks associated with lower-ranked recruits not fulfilling their potential, a trend that is not uncommon among classes with a similar composition.
The Cincinnati 2013 recruiting class ultimately met moderate expectations, highlighted by the slight rise in the S2S rerank. While the class produced a standout performance with Hartsfield, the prevalence of Bust outcomes among several ranked recruits indicates that many players did not develop as anticipated. The class serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of recruiting, particularly outside the blue-chip prospects.
Takeaway: Cincinnati's 2013 recruiting class demonstrated some developmental success but was overshadowed by a significant number of underperforming recruits.