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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Fresno State (2013).
2013 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
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One-year metrics for this recruiting class
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The 2013 recruiting class for Fresno State comprised 27 recruits, ranking 76th nationally with no blue-chip prospects. The outcomes of this class reveal a mix of contributions and disappointments, reflecting the challenges faced in developing talent from a lower-tier ranking. Overall, the class yielded one notable hit in Curtis Riley, who achieved the status of NFL Starter without any pre-existing expectations. This indicates that Fresno State was able to identify and develop talent effectively in some cases, particularly from unranked recruits.
In contrast, several ranked recruits failed to deliver on their potential, with three players labeled as Busts. This suggests that despite their higher initial rankings, these athletes did not translate their recruiting projections into impactful collegiate careers. The overall performance of this class, with a total of 11 players achieving outcomes of College Starter or higher, highlights the difficulty in consistently meeting recruiting expectations when the majority of the class consisted of lower-ranked players.
The 2013 recruiting class for Fresno State met expectations in terms of overall contributions, given the lack of blue-chip recruits and a significant number of unranked players. While the class did not produce a wealth of standout talent, it did include a notable success story in Curtis Riley as an NFL Starter. However, the presence of multiple Busts among ranked recruits indicates that there were clear challenges in development. The S2S rerank remaining relatively flat suggests stability in the overall evaluation of this class, reflecting a realistic assessment of the talent brought in.
In summary, the class had a mixed outcome, showcasing both the potential for development in unranked recruits and the pitfalls of relying on higher-ranked prospects who failed to deliver.