ReRank Breakdown: 2016 Mississippi State Recruiting Class

The 2016 recruiting class for Mississippi State displayed a mixed bag of outcomes relative to their original rankings. While the overall class was rated 17th, the S2S rerank indicates a positive shift to 12th, suggesting that some recruits developed better than anticipated. This class featured a notable number of contributors and starters, particularly among lower-ranked recruits, illustrating the program’s ability to develop talent effectively.
The hits from this class, including Jeffery Simmons and Cameron Dantzler, demonstrate a clear trend of players exceeding their recruiting expectations, particularly those who were originally unheralded or less highly ranked. Conversely, the misses highlight the risks associated with high expectations, as seen with Dontea Jones and Christian Roberson, who did not perform at the level expected from their initial rankings.

Overall, the Mississippi State 2016 recruiting class met expectations in terms of developmental success, particularly with unranked players who achieved high outcomes. The S2S rerank moved up due to the strong performances of several lower-ranked recruits who became significant contributors. The takeaway from this class is that Mississippi State successfully developed talent, turning some lower-ranked recruits into impactful players while facing challenges with high-ranked recruits who did not fulfill their potential.