ReRank Breakdown: 2012 Rutgers Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for Rutgers demonstrated a mix of outcomes that reflect both strong performances and notable underachievement. With a class originally ranked 25, expectations were set relatively high; however, the S2S rerank dropped to 58, indicating a significant decline in perceived talent and effectiveness over time. The blue chip percentage of 39 suggests a reasonable level of talent, but the overall outcomes reveal that many recruits did not meet their anticipated contributions to the team.
Among the hits in this class, Darius Hamilton and Leonte Carroo stood out as players who achieved All Conference honors, affirming their abilities to rise above their recruiting projections. In contrast, the misses were highlighted by Ryan Brodie and Ian Thomas, both of whom failed to deliver on the potential associated with their rankings. This discrepancy illustrates a common theme in recruiting where a handful of players can excel while others, even those with higher expectations, do not fulfill their promise.

Overall, the Rutgers 2012 recruiting class underperformed expectations based on the original rankings. While there were noteworthy hits that contributed positively to the program, the number of players who failed to meet their projections resulted in a less favorable outcome for the class as a whole. The drop in S2S ranking suggests that the program may need to reassess its recruiting strategy to better identify and develop talent. In summary, while there were successes, the overall impact was diminished by several high-profile misses.