ReRank Breakdown: 2012 SMU Recruiting Class

The SMU 2012 recruiting class comprised 21 total commitments, with a notable lack of blue-chip recruits. The original class rank of 76 provides a baseline expectation for performance, which was not met as indicated by the S2S rerank to 106. This suggests that while there were some standout performances, the overall development of the class fell short of the anticipated outcomes based on their rankings.
Among the recruits, Horace Richardson emerged as a key contributor, achieving an "All Conference" status, indicating effective development and performance at the collegiate level. Conversely, several other ranked recruits, such as Neal Burcham, underperformed relative to their recruiting rankings, resulting in a "Bust" outcome. This pattern highlights a mixed success rate in developing talent from the 2012 class.

Overall, the SMU 2012 recruiting class underperformed expectations. While there was a notable hit in Horace Richardson's performance, the class was marked by several misses, particularly among higher-ranked recruits. The S2S rerank reflects a drop in overall effectiveness, indicating that the development of talent did not align with the initial recruiting projections. The key takeaway is that while SMU secured some contributors, the class did not yield the level of impact that would have been anticipated given its original ranking.