Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Oregon State (2015).
Class Snapshot
Key numbers for this recruiting class
Badges Earned
No class-year badges earned for this class.
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
The 2015 recruiting class for Oregon State produced a mix of contributors and starters, though it also included players who did not meet their potential. With a total of 23 recruits, the class had a low blue chip percentage of 4%, indicating a reliance on developmental prospects rather than elite, ranked talent.
The outcomes of the recruits show a trend where several low-ranked or unranked players like Ryan Navarro emerged as college starters, demonstrating effective player development within the program. Conversely, higher-ranked recruits such as Christian Folau and Treston Decoud did not consistently deliver outcomes that matched their rankings, highlighting a potential area for improvement in talent evaluation and retention.
Overall, the outcomes suggest that while Oregon State's development efforts yielded some positive results, the class as a whole did not significantly outperform expectations based on the original rankings.
The 2015 recruiting class for Oregon State met expectations overall. The S2S rerank moving down slightly from 60 to 58 reflects a modest adjustment in perceived talent and impact, though the class still provided several college starters and contributors. The presence of both hits and misses illustrates the varied success in player development and recruitment strategy.
In summary, the class produced a reasonable number of contributors, but it also highlighted the challenges in maximizing the potential of higher-ranked recruits.