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Signing classes 2011 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Navy (2011).
2011 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
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Signing classes 2011 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
The 2011 recruiting class for Navy exhibited a mixed level of success, with players showing varied outcomes relative to their initial rankings. Notably, the class included a single hit in William Anthony, who achieved All Conference status despite being significantly unranked. This indicates that while the Navy staff may not have had high expectations for many recruits, player development remained a strong aspect of the program's approach.
In terms of overall performance, the class underperformed expectations as indicated by the S2S rerank moving down from 88 to 118. The majority of recruits were either contributors or busts, with a total of 10 players achieving an outcome score of 0. This suggests that while some recruits made positive contributions, many did not reach their potential based on their original rankings.
Overall, the 2011 recruiting class for Navy underperformed expectations, with only one standout player in William Anthony. The S2S rerank decreased, reflecting a lack of impactful contributions from the majority of recruits. This class serves as a reminder of the challenges in translating recruiting rankings into on-field success, especially when no blue-chip prospects were included. The primary takeaway is that while there were some positive outcomes, the overall effectiveness of this recruiting class fell short of initial projections.