ReRank Breakdown: 2016 Northern Illinois Recruiting Class

The 2016 recruiting class for Northern Illinois, ranked 99th originally and adjusted to 110th in the S2S re-rank, illustrates a developmental trend where the team struggled to convert recruits into impactful players. The total of 24 commits with a blue chip percentage of 0 indicates a reliance on lower-ranked prospects, which typically correlates with lower performance expectations.
In total, the class produced a mix of contributors and notable performers but also included several highly ranked recruits who did not reach their potential. The outcomes reflect a pattern where the majority of players achieved low to moderate results, with only a few exceeding expectations. The presence of ranked recruits who ended up as "Busts" highlights a disconnect between recruiting rankings and on-field performance.

Overall, the Northern Illinois 2016 recruiting class underperformed expectations, as evidenced by several recruits failing to make significant contributions. The S2S rerank dropped due to the inability of higher-ranked players to provide the anticipated impact and the overall lack of standout performances relative to original expectations. This class serves as a reminder of the challenges inherent in recruiting, particularly when expectations are not met by the recruits' outcomes.
Takeaway: The 2016 recruiting class for Northern Illinois illustrates the challenges of turning recruiting promise into performance, resulting in an overall disappointing outcome.