ReRank Breakdown: 2012 Idaho Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for Idaho demonstrated a mixture of outcomes that reflect both successful development and areas of unmet expectations. With a total of 21 recruits, the class had a significant number of players who became college starters, with Najee Lovett and Jayshawn Jordan leading the way. Both players, despite their lower initial rankings, transitioned effectively into their roles, showcasing the potential for development within the program.
However, the class also included recruits who did not meet their original expectations based on their rankings. Matt Willis and James Baker, despite being highly ranked at 128 and 147 respectively, only reached the level of contributor. This indicates a gap between their projected impact and their actual performance, suggesting that while the program successfully developed some players, it struggled to fully realize the potential of its higher-ranked recruits.

Overall, the Idaho 2012 recruiting class underperformed relative to its original expectations. The S2S rerank dropped from 84 to 115, indicating a decline in perceived talent level based on performance outcomes. This shift reflects a class that had several notable successes with lower-ranked players achieving starting roles, but also significant underperformance from some higher-ranked recruits who were unable to translate their potential into impactful contributions. The takeaway from this class is that while Idaho found success with certain recruits, the overall yield relative to expectations was below par.