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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Colorado State (2015).
2015 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)
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Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier
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The Colorado State 2015 recruiting class showcased a marked improvement from its original ranking of 122 to a S2S rerank of 70. This upward movement indicates that players were able to develop within the program, with some recruits exceeding their initial recruiting expectations. The class had no blue-chip recruits, which typically suggests a limited ceiling on the projected impact of the cohort, yet several players emerged as contributors to the team.
Among the recruits, Bisi Johnson stands out as a notable success story, achieving an outcome of NFL Starter despite being ranked 1509. This demonstrates that even lower-ranked players can have significant success within the program when given the opportunity to develop. Additionally, multiple players achieved the status of College Starter, indicating that the program successfully cultivated talent from its recruits.
However, the class also included several ranked recruits who did not meet expectations, labeled as "Bust." These players, including Darnell Thompson and Deshon Mayes, failed to deliver performances commensurate with their rankings, highlighting an inconsistency in development for some of the higher-ranked individuals.
Overall, the Colorado State 2015 recruiting class met expectations, as evidenced by the significant number of recruits who became contributors and college starters. The S2S rerank improved due to the successful development of players such as Bisi Johnson, who emerged as a valuable asset, offsetting the impact of several misses from the class. The takeaway from this evaluation is that while there were notable successes, the class also experienced a few significant underperformers, emphasizing the variability in recruiting outcomes.