Texas Tech 2004 — Recruiting Outcomes

Hits & Misses

Hit: Danny Amendola (WR) — Originally ranked 605. Outcome: NFL Starter. Amendola significantly exceeded his initial ranking, rising to become an NFL Starter. Hit: Dwayne Slay (S) — Originally unranked. Outcome: All American. Slay's journey from an unranked recruit to an All American is a testament to his hard work and Texas Tech's development program. Miss: Anthony Jenkins (WR) — Originally ranked 185. Outcome: Contributor. Despite his high initial ranking, Jenkins did not live up to expectations, ending up as just a contributor for the team. Miss: David Chatterton (OT) — Originally ranked 606. Outcome: Bust. Ranked in the top third of the class, Chatterton was a significant disappointment, failing to contribute significantly to the team's success.

Development Story

Analyzing the 2004 Texas Tech recruiting class, one pattern that emerges is the program's ability to develop unranked or lower-ranked recruits into significant contributors or even stars. This is evident in the cases of Danny Amendola and Dwayne Slay, who both outperformed their initial rankings. The class also had a relatively high number of recruits (25), suggesting a broad approach to talent acquisition. However, the class was not without its disappointments. Notably, some of the higher-ranked recruits did not perform up to their anticipated levels. This was the case for Anthony Jenkins and David Chatterton, who both underperformed relative to their original ranking.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the 2004 Texas Tech recruiting class met expectations. This is reflected in the S2S rerank of 41, identical to the original ranking of 41. While there were some standout performers who exceeded their initial expectations, there were also high-profile misses that counterbalanced these successes. The class serves as a reminder that initial rankings are not always indicative of eventual performance, and development is a critical aspect of college football success.