ReRank Breakdown: 2013 Florida State Recruiting Class

The Florida State 2013 recruiting class presents an interesting case of mixed outcomes against their initial recruiting rankings. With a class originally ranked 12th, expectations were relatively high; however, the S2S rerank to 26 indicates a significant decline in perceived value post-recruitment. This drop suggests that while the class had a solid blue chip percentage of 59, the overall performance did not align with the initial expectations.
Among the notable successes, Marquez White stands out as a Hit, demonstrating that even lower-ranked recruits can exceed expectations significantly. However, the class also experienced a high number of misses, particularly among higher-ranked players like Ira Denson, Isaiah Jones, and Keith Bryant, each of whom was expected to contribute more significantly than they ultimately did. This pattern emphasizes the volatility and unpredictability of recruiting outcomes, especially for players ranked within the top 100.

Overall, the Florida State 2013 recruiting class underperformed relative to its original expectations. The significant drop in the S2S rerank reflects a reality where several highly-ranked recruits failed to meet their anticipated contributions. The presence of both Hits and a substantial number of Misses illustrates the unpredictable nature of recruiting success, where high expectations do not always translate into on-field performance. In summary, this class serves as a reminder of the challenges in projecting player success based solely on recruiting rankings.