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ReRank Breakdown: 2011 East Carolina Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2011 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking74
S2S rerank109
Total recruits26
Blue chip %4%

Badges Earned

No class-year badges earned for this class.

S2S Class DNA

2011 class

One-year metrics for this recruiting class

Hits & Misses

Hit: Zeek Bigger (LB) — Originally ranked 1170. Outcome: All Conference. Bigger exceeded recruiting expectations by achieving an All-Conference designation, indicating significant development and impact at the collegiate level. Miss: John Lattimore (EDGE) — Originally ranked 50. Outcome: Bust. Lattimore, highly ranked, failed to make a meaningful impact, falling short of expectations for a player of his original ranking. Miss: James Blanks (LB) — Originally ranked 126. Outcome: Bust. Blanks did not fulfill the potential suggested by his ranking, resulting in a low outcome. Miss: Leroy Vick (DL) — Originally ranked 154. Outcome: Bust. Vick's failure to contribute at a level commensurate with his ranking highlights a significant miss for this recruiting class.

Development Story

The 2011 recruiting class for East Carolina showcased a mix of outcomes that reveal both strengths and weaknesses in player development. With a total of 26 recruits, the class had a modest blue chip percentage of 4, indicating a reliance on lower-ranked prospects. Despite this, there were notable successes, such as Zeek Bigger, who was recognized as an All-Conference player, demonstrating that even lower-ranked recruits can exceed expectations.
The overall assessment of the class indicates a trend where many of the recruits, particularly those ranked outside the top tier, managed to secure starting roles at the collegiate level. This is evident with eight players achieving College Starter designations. However, the presence of several highly ranked recruits who did not meet their potential, such as John Lattimore, James Blanks, and Leroy Vick, illustrates that not all ranked recruits translate into successful college players.

Outcome Summary

In summary, the East Carolina 2011 recruiting class met expectations in certain areas but also revealed significant misses among its higher-ranked recruits. The S2S rerank dropped from 74 to 109, reflecting a decline in anticipated performance as measured against actual outcomes. The class's ability to produce several College Starters indicates some success, yet the number of Busts among higher-ranked players suggests that recruitment strategies may need reassessment. Overall, this class serves as a reminder that rankings do not always equate to performance on the field.

Published: May 31, 2026Read time: 2 min370 words