ReRank Breakdown: 2015 Florida State Recruiting Class

The 2015 recruiting class for Florida State was initially ranked 3rd, indicating a strong influx of talent. However, the class saw a significant drop in the S2S rerank to 17, suggesting that while there was potential, the outcomes did not align with the expectations set by the original rankings. The blue chip percentage of 70% indicates that a majority of the recruits were highly regarded, but the outcomes reflect a mixed bag of performances.
Among the notable outcomes, Derwin James and Josh Sweat emerged as significant contributors, both achieving NFL Pro Bowl status. Their development illustrates how high-ranked recruits can meet and exceed expectations, reinforcing the idea that talent evaluation is crucial in recruiting. Conversely, players like De'Andre Johnson and Tarvarus McFadden represent the challenges faced; while Johnson's outcome was disappointing, McFadden's All American status hints at potential that was not fully realized in line with his ranking.

The Florida State 2015 recruiting class ultimately underperformed relative to initial expectations. The drop in S2S ranking points to a discrepancy between the anticipated and actual contributions from the recruits. Despite having several hits, particularly with two players achieving NFL Pro Bowl status, the overall performance was lacking, particularly among the higher-ranked recruits who did not meet their projected impact. The takeaway from this class is that while Florida State attracted significant talent, the resulting outcomes did not fulfill the promise suggested by their rankings.