ReRank Breakdown: 2012 Rice Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for Rice had a total of 25 recruits, with no blue chip players. The overall performance of this class included several players who became college starters, indicating a level of development consistent with the lower recruiting expectations. Specifically, 12 of the recruits were able to reach the "College Starter" outcome label, which suggests that while the class did not feature elite talent, it still managed to yield contributors at the collegiate level.
The S2S rerank moving from 88 to 87 reflects a slight improvement in projected performance, likely based on the outcomes of the recruits. The lack of blue chip prospects suggests that the coaching staff focused on developing lesser-ranked players, which resulted in a number of them becoming solid contributors. However, the significant number of recruits who fell under the "Bust" category underscores the challenges faced in maximizing the potential of this class.

This recruiting class met expectations overall, given the absence of blue chip prospects and the mid-tier original ranking. While the S2S rerank remained relatively stable, the outcomes indicate that Rice effectively developed several players into starters, balancing the class performance against the original recruiting expectations. The key takeaway from this class is that Rice managed to extract value from a group of players who were largely viewed as developmental prospects rather than immediate impact players.