ReRank Breakdown: 2014 Oregon State Recruiting Class

The 2014 recruiting class for Oregon State showcased a combination of low-ranked recruits who significantly outperformed expectations and a couple of high-ranked recruits who failed to meet their projected potential. The class overall consisted of 30 commitments, with no blue-chip athletes, highlighting a focus on developing players through their program rather than relying on highly touted prospects.
The standout performers were primarily the players who were originally unranked or ranked lower, as exemplified by the four players who became college starters—Bright Ugwoegbu, Dwayne Williams, Jonathan Willis, and Kalani Vakameilalo. Their successful outcomes indicate effective player development within the Oregon State program and an ability to identify talent that others may have overlooked.
Conversely, the misses in this class were notable among the higher-ranked recruits. Both Bobby Keenan and Demarlon Morris entered the program with significant expectations but ultimately did not deliver on their potential. This dichotomy suggests that while Oregon State successfully developed several players, they also faced challenges in maximizing the contributions of their more highly regarded recruits.

Overall, the 2014 recruiting class for Oregon State met expectations in terms of player development, particularly through the success of unranked and lower-ranked recruits. However, the class's S2S rerank fell from 61 to 100, indicating that while some players exceeded expectations, the failures of the highest-ranked recruits had a significant impact on the overall assessment of the class. In summary, Oregon State's 2014 recruiting class demonstrated a mixed outcome, with notable successes in player development but disappointing results for some of its top recruits.