ReRank Breakdown: 2016 Louisiana-Monroe Recruiting Class

The 2016 recruiting class for Louisiana-Monroe displayed a mixed bag of outcomes relative to their original rankings. With a total of 19 recruits, the class saw a significant number of players stepping into starting roles or contributing positively to the team, despite the overall low expectations set by the original class rank of 117. The S2S rerank moving up to 97 indicates that the program was able to extract more value from this class than initially anticipated.
Among the recruits, several players exceeded their original recruiting expectations, particularly in the case of Josh Pederson and Ty Shelby, both of whom earned All Conference honors. This indicates that while the class was not loaded with blue-chip talent—evidenced by a blue chip percentage of 0—there were key players who developed into valuable assets for the team. The distribution of outcomes also highlights a trend where lower-ranked recruits made significant contributions, which is a positive sign for future recruiting efforts.

Overall, the 2016 recruiting class for Louisiana-Monroe can be viewed as having outperformed initial expectations. The rise in the S2S rerank suggests that the coaching staff was effective in developing talent, particularly among players who were not highly ranked. With several individuals stepping up to become starters and earning All Conference selections, the class demonstrates the potential for success even in a lower-ranked recruiting scenario. This outcome reinforces the idea that effective player development can lead to significant team contributions, irrespective of initial recruiting rankings.