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Signing classes 2014 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Ohio (2014).
2014 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
Class medals
“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
Share who became impact players (starters, elite contributors, or NFL)
Based on only Low HS Projection → All-Conference or higher
Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier
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Signing classes 2014 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
No recruits from this era reached the NFL.
The 2014 recruiting class for Ohio demonstrated a mix of outcomes that reflect both successful development and some missed expectations. The overall performance of the recruits showed that several players who were originally unranked or low-ranked exceeded their initial recruiting expectations, particularly notable is Papi White, who earned an All Conference designation. This suggests a degree of effective player development within the program, allowing for unranked talent to emerge as impactful contributors.
Conversely, the class included a few ranked recruits who did not fulfill the potential that their rankings suggested. For instance, Brennan Boland and Bryan DiCillo both failed to achieve significant outcomes relative to their respective recruit statuses, indicating that not all expectations were met. This mix of outcomes highlights the variability in how recruits translate from high school rankings to collegiate performance.
Overall, the Ohio 2014 recruiting class met expectations to an extent, with a notable achievement in the development of previously unranked players. The S2S rerank moved up from 123 to 97, which reflects improvement in the evaluation of player contributions post-signing. However, the presence of several ranked recruits who underperformed indicates that while some aspects of the class were promising, there were also clear areas where expectations were not met. The key takeaway from the class outcome is that Ohio successfully developed unranked talent, but inconsistencies remain among higher-ranked recruits.