ReRank Breakdown: 2009 San Jose State Recruiting Class

The 2009 recruiting class for San Jose State consisted of a single recruit, Travis Johnson, who was originally unranked. Despite not having a formal ranking, Johnson emerged as a standout player, earning the distinction of All American. This outcome clearly illustrates an effective developmental strategy within the program, as the coaching staff managed to cultivate a player from an unranked status to one of the highest honors in college football.
Given that the class was small and lacked blue chip recruits, the overall performance of this class was driven entirely by Johnson's exceptional development. On the national rerank leaderboard, this class ranked 123rd by recruiting (NRS) and 120th by S2S outcomes—a modest improvement that aligns with Johnson lifting an otherwise minimal signing class. In a broader context, this outcome highlights how a single elite developmental hit can move the needle even when the class size is one.

The class significantly outperformed expectations due to the exceptional performance of Travis Johnson, who achieved an All American designation. Relative to the rerank year page, San Jose State moved from a recruiting rank of 123 to an S2S rank of 120, reflecting Johnson's transformation from an unranked recruit to one of the year's standout outcomes. This recruiting class serves as a strong reminder of the potential hidden within overlooked athletes.