ReRank Breakdown: 2012 Northern Illinois Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for Northern Illinois showcased a range of outcomes that illustrate both successes and failures in player development. With a total of 30 recruits, the class was ranked 109th at the outset, indicating a lower expectation of performance. However, the S2S rerank improvement to 70 suggests that the program was able to develop some of its talent effectively, particularly with players like Perez Ford, who achieved an All Conference status.
In terms of overall outcomes, the class produced a total of 10 players with positive outcomes, including 1 All Conference player and 6 College Starters. This demonstrates that while the class featured unranked recruits, it also contained a number of players who met or exceeded their expectations. However, the presence of multiple Busts among ranked recruits highlights that not all expectations were met, particularly with players who had previously been seen as higher potential prospects.

Overall, the 2012 recruiting class for Northern Illinois met expectations in terms of developing players into contributors, but the presence of several Busts among ranked recruits indicates that there were areas of significant underperformance. The S2S rerank increased due to the emergence of players like Ford as All Conference performers, which positively impacted the overall evaluation of the class. However, the high number of Busts from originally ranked recruits detracts from the overall success.
In conclusion, the takeaway from this class is that while Northern Illinois showed potential for developing talent, the inconsistency among higher-ranked players affected the overall perception of the recruiting class.