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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Colorado (2016).
2016 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
Class medals
“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
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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Signing classes 2016 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
The Colorado 2016 recruiting class had a total of 17 recruits, with a blue chip percentage of only 6%. This suggests that the class was largely comprised of lower-ranked players, which is reflected in the overall class rating of 0. The S2S rerank of 53 indicates a slight improvement in perception of the class post-recruiting but still highlights the challenges the program faced in attracting elite talent.
In terms of outcomes, the class featured a mix of contributors and starters, with multiple players achieving a "College Starter" label. Notably, both Colby Pursell and Akil Jones exemplified how lower-ranked recruits can exceed expectations. However, the presence of several "Bust" outcomes, particularly from ranked recruits like Pookie Maka and Caron Baham, indicates that not all players were able to translate their high school potential into collegiate success.
Overall, the Colorado 2016 recruiting class met expectations based on its original ranking and subsequent performance. The slight improvement in the S2S rerank suggests that while the class had some notable successes, particularly among lower-ranked players, it also faced significant setbacks with several recruits not living up to their rankings. The takeaway from this analysis is that while the class had a few standout performers, the majority did not significantly exceed the expectations set by their initial evaluations.