Kansas State 2004 — Recruiting Outcomes

Hits & Misses

Hit: Rob Jackson (EDGE) — Originally ranked 985. Outcome: NFL Drafted. Despite his low original ranking, Jackson outperformed expectations and was able to make it to the NFL Draft. Hit: Yamon Figurs (WR) — Originally unranked. Outcome: NFL Drafted. Figurs was a surprise success, going from an unranked recruit to being drafted to the NFL. Miss: Matt Boss (IOL) — Originally ranked 82. Outcome: Contributor. Boss fell short of expectations, originally being ranked 82 and only managing to contribute at the college level. Miss: Walter Hudson (CB) — Originally ranked 277. Outcome: Bust. Hudson's college career was a disappointment, with the 277-ranked recruit failing to make a significant impact.

Development Story

The 2004 Kansas State recruiting class offers a mixed bag of outcomes. While some recruits excelled beyond their initial rankings, others struggled to make an impact. The class was originally ranked 34th but dropped significantly in the S2S rerank to 96th, indicating that many of the recruits did not meet their original expectations. The class had a relatively small percentage of blue-chip recruits at 11%, and it appears that the program struggled to develop these high-ranked players to their potential. Recruits such as Matt Boss and Walter Hudson, who were expected to be key contributors, underperformed, which significantly impacted the overall success of the class.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the 2004 Kansas State recruiting class underperformed expectations. The significant drop in the S2S rerank from 34 to 96 indicates that many recruits did not live up to their original rankings. The class had a few standout performers who exceeded expectations, but these successes were not enough to offset the overall underperformance of the group. The class's blue-chip percentage was relatively low, and these high-ranked players did not live up to their potential, contributing to the disappointing class performance. The class serves as a reminder that a good initial ranking does not always translate into success on the field.