ReRank Breakdown: 2016 Liberty Recruiting Class

The 2016 recruiting class for Liberty demonstrated a notable trend in player development, particularly among unranked recruits. With a total of 17 commits, the class had no blue-chip recruits, which often indicates a lower expectation for immediate impact. However, the outcomes reveal a different narrative, as several unranked players emerged as college starters, indicating effective player development within the program.
The class's S2S rerank improved from 121 to 68, suggesting that the overall performance of the recruits exceeded initial expectations. This improvement can be attributed to the contributions of unranked players who stepped into significant roles, particularly as starters. The outcome distribution shows that a majority of the recruits achieved at least a contributor level, with many surpassing that to become college starters, which is a positive reflection on the coaching staff's ability to develop talent.

Overall, Liberty's 2016 recruiting class outperformed expectations, particularly highlighted by the strong showing of unranked recruits. The class had a notable number of players achieving outcomes of "College Starter" and above, which is impressive for a group with no blue-chip prospects. The S2S rerank improved significantly, reflecting a successful alignment of player development with the program’s goals. This class serves as a strong example of how effective recruiting and development can yield positive results, even without high-profile commitments.