ReRank Breakdown: 2013 Stanford Recruiting Class

The Stanford Cardinal's 2013 recruiting class featured a total of 12 players, with a blue chip percentage of 42%. This indicates a solid foundation of talent within the class, yet the overall class ranking of 34 suggests that the expectations were not extraordinarily high. However, the S2S rerank to 21 indicates improvement in perceived value as players developed within the program.
The outcomes of the recruits show a mix of positive and negative performances. Notably, David Bright emerged as an All American, showcasing that players outside the top 300 can still develop into significant contributors at the collegiate level. Conversely, Ryan Burns, despite his higher original ranking as the 96th best prospect, fell short of expectations, concluding his career as a contributor rather than a standout player.

Overall, the 2013 recruiting class for Stanford met expectations, with some players exceeding their original recruiting profiles while others underperformed. The upward movement in the S2S rerank from 34 to 21 reflects a successful development strategy that allowed lower-ranked players to excel. The takeaway from this class is that while some recruits did not fulfill their potential, others demonstrated that effective development can lead to outstanding collegiate careers, particularly for those who were initially undervalued.