ReRank Breakdown: 2012 New Mexico Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for New Mexico showcased a blend of expectations and outcomes that reflect the program's development trajectory. With an original class ranking of 101, the coaching staff brought in a total of 25 recruits. The class ultimately saw a notable improvement in the S2S rerank, moving up to 60, indicating an upward trend in player development and impact on the field.
Outcomes varied significantly among the recruits. Notably, the class produced two players, Ridge Jones and Carlos Wiggins, who achieved All Conference honors, showcasing the potential for lower-ranked players to exceed their initial expectations. This highlights a positive aspect of New Mexico's recruiting strategy, as they identified talent that would later contribute to the program's success.
Conversely, there were also disappointments among the higher-ranked recruits, such as Rashad Rainey and Vershad Jackson, both of whom did not live up to their recruiting profiles and are labeled as Busts. This dichotomy between hits and misses suggests that while the program has made strides in identifying overlooked talent, there remains a challenge in maximizing the potential of higher-ranked recruits.

Overall, the 2012 recruiting class for New Mexico met expectations, particularly in terms of developing lower-ranked recruits into quality contributors. The S2S rerank reflects this improvement, indicating a successful identification of talent that could contribute effectively, even if they came from lower rankings. However, the presence of high-ranked recruits that failed to perform underscores an area for potential improvement in future recruiting efforts. The key takeaway is that while there were notable successes, there is still work to be done to enhance the outcomes from higher-ranked recruits.