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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Michigan State (2012).
2012 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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The Michigan State 2012 recruiting class, originally ranked 39th, saw a significant improvement in its standing with a S2S rerank of 21. This indicates that the program was able to develop several players effectively during their college careers. Notably, the blue chip percentage of 19 suggests a focus on attracting players with higher potential, which is reflected in the outcomes of some recruits.
Despite having a range of outcomes, the class included a standout performance from Josiah Price, who achieved All Conference honors as a tight end. His success illustrates the program's capability of cultivating talent from lower-ranked recruits, contributing positively to Michigan State's roster depth. However, the class also featured several ranked players who did not meet expectations, leading to a total of three notable misses.
Overall, the Michigan State 2012 recruiting class met expectations, particularly given the increase in the S2S rerank from 39 to 21. The presence of both high-level contributors and several ranked recruits who underperformed suggests a mixed bag of outcomes, highlighting the challenges inherent in college football recruiting. The takeaway from this class is that while there were notable hits, the misses among higher-ranked recruits detracted from the overall success of the class.