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Signing classes 2012 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Fresno State (2012).
2012 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
Class medals
“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
Share who became impact players (starters, elite contributors, or NFL)
Based on only Low HS Projection → All-Conference or higher
Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier
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Signing classes 2012 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
Fresno State's 2012 recruiting class demonstrated a mixed bag of outcomes, with notable success in developing talent from unranked positions. Marteze Waller stands out as an exceptional case, achieving an All Conference status. This speaks to the program's ability to cultivate players who may not have had high recruiting profiles but found substantial success on the field.
On the other hand, the ranked recruits presented a more conservative outcome profile. Dalen Jones, Shannon Edwards, and Justin Johnson all achieved the status of college starter, which aligns with their respective rankings. However, there were no standout performances that significantly surpassed the expectations set by their original rankings. This indicates a potential ceiling in development for mid-tier ranked players in this class.
Overall, Fresno State's 2012 recruiting class met expectations with a clear distinction between hits and misses. The S2S rerank moving from 100 to 90 suggests slight improvements in talent evaluation and development, particularly in fostering unranked recruits towards higher outcomes. The class is characterized by solid contributions from several players, but it lacked elite performance from its ranked members. The primary takeaway is that while the class was serviceable, it ultimately fell short of delivering high-impact players from within the ranked prospects.