ReRank Breakdown: 2016 Colorado State Recruiting Class

The 2016 recruiting class for Colorado State displayed a mix of outcomes that highlight both successes and failures in player development. The program managed to bring in several players who exceeded expectations, particularly among unranked recruits like Detrich Clark and Anthony Hawkins, both of whom became college starters. This suggests that the coaching staff may have effectively identified and developed talent that others overlooked. The ability to convert low-ranked and unranked recruits into starters indicates a positive trend in talent evaluation and player development.
Conversely, the class also included several ranked recruits who failed to meet their projected potential. Players such as A'Keitheon Whitner and Chris Gaston, despite being highly ranked at the time of recruitment, did not progress to significantly contribute at the collegiate level. This juxtaposition of hits and misses points to a recruiting strategy that, while capable of identifying diamonds in the rough, also struggled with maximizing the potential of higher-ranked players.

Overall, the Colorado State 2016 recruiting class met expectations. The S2S rerank moved slightly down from 92 to 99, reflecting a minor decline in perceived talent relative to peers as outcomes were evaluated. The presence of multiple starters from unranked recruits indicates a strength in player development, while the busts among ranked recruits suggest areas for improvement in talent acquisition and nurturing. The class ultimately produced a solid number of contributors, with notable successes among previously unranked players.