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ReRank Breakdown: 2011 Eastern Michigan Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2011 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking125
S2S rerank66
Total recruits19
Blue chip %5%

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: Justin Cudworth (LB) — Originally ranked 209. Outcome: All Conference. Cudworth significantly exceeded expectations as a ranked player, achieving All Conference status. Miss: Tyrone Taylor (S) — Originally ranked 210. Outcome: Bust. Taylor, despite being a high-ranking recruit, did not meet expectations, resulting in a low outcome.

Development Story

The 2011 recruiting class for Eastern Michigan saw a notable improvement in outcomes compared to their original expectations. With an original class rank of 125, the team's strategy focused on developing talent rather than relying on a high number of blue-chip recruits, as evidenced by a blue chip percentage of only 5. The S2S rerank to 70 indicates a positive shift in player development, suggesting that some recruits successfully transitioned into impactful roles within the program.
Several players achieved outcomes that surpassed their original rankings, particularly Justin Cudworth, who earned All Conference recognition. This indicates that even lower-ranked recruits were effectively developed, contributing positively to the team's performance. However, the class also had its challenges, with a few recruits, such as Tyrone Taylor, failing to deliver on the expectations set by their rankings.
Overall, the outcomes suggest that Eastern Michigan's program was capable of extracting value from its recruits, particularly in the case of lower-ranked players demonstrating the potential for significant contributions.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the 2011 recruiting class for Eastern Michigan met expectations by producing a mix of contributors and starters while also showcasing standout performances. The S2S rerank improved due to the emergence of players like Cudworth, whose performance exceeded recruiting projections. In contrast, the presence of misses like Taylor highlights the variability and unpredictability in recruiting outcomes, especially among highly ranked prospects. The takeaway from this class is that while expectations were met, there were also clear opportunities for improvement in capitalizing on higher-ranked recruits.

Published: May 31, 2026Read time: 2 min324 words