Utah State 2007 — recruiting class & outcomes

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ReRank Breakdown: 2007 Utah State Recruiting Class

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Class Outcomes

2007 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes

Original ranking: #95
Stars2Stats rerank: #50
Versus expectation: 45 places better than recruiting expectation
Recruits: 23
Blue-chip rate: 0%
NFL players: 3
Public NFL earnings: $7.4M

Class medals

“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”

S2S Class DNA

2007 class

One-year metrics for this recruiting class

★ROI72.7%

Recruits that contributed to program

◆Development59.1%

Share who became impact players (starters, elite contributors, or NFL)

◇Low-Star Hits13.6%

Based on only Low HS Projection → All-Conference or higher

▲NFL Output13.6%

Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier

●Limited outcome rate27.3%

Share with limited verified outcomes

Pipeline

NFL production

Signing classes 2007 · NFL signee counts by recruit position

Hits & Misses

Hit: David Disman (IOL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Disman exceeded expectations by achieving a starting position in college, showcasing his development within the program. Hit: Diondre Borel (QB) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Borel's performance as a college starter indicates he made a positive impact, fulfilling the potential seen during his recruitment. Hit: Funaki Asisi (IOL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Asisi also secured a starting role, further highlighting the effectiveness of Utah State's development program for unranked recruits. Hit: Kyle Gallagher (ATH) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Gallagher's transition to a starting position demonstrates the ability of the coaching staff to cultivate talent from the recruiting class. Hit: Peter Caldwell (K) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Caldwell's achievement as a college starter reflects a strong performance that met or exceeded expectations. Hit: Phillip Gapelu (IOL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Gapelu's success in becoming a college starter signifies a successful development process for this recruiting class. Hit: Robert Hill (IOL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Hill's development into a starting player illustrates the program's commitment to nurturing talent. Hit: Roy Hurst (CB) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Hurst's performance as a college starter indicates a successful impact on the team's defensive unit. Hit: Sean Setzer (QB) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Setzer's role as a college starter showcases the program's ability to develop quarterbacks effectively. Hit: Stanley Morrison (WR) — Originally unranked. Outcome: College Starter. Morrison's achievement as a college starter exemplifies the team's success in utilizing their recruits effectively. Hit: Austin Alder (WR) — Originally unranked. Outcome: Contributor. Alder made contributions to the team, indicating a positive impact despite not being a starter. Hit: Jervon Graves (DL) — Originally unranked. Outcome: Contributor. Graves contributed to the team, showcasing the ability of the program to integrate lower-ranked recruits. Hit: Jordan Glass (LB) — Originally unranked. Outcome: Contributor. Glass's contributions help solidify the depth of the team, indicating effective integration into the program.

Development Story

The 2007 recruiting class for Utah State exhibited a strong development trajectory, particularly with the success of unranked recruits. The team managed to transform multiple players into college starters, reflecting a successful approach to player development and talent identification. The overall class achieved an impressive number of contributors and starters, with 12 out of 22 recruits reaching at least a college starter level.
Despite the challenges of starting from a low original class rank of 95, the program demonstrated its effectiveness in elevating talent through development. The S2S rerank improved significantly to 47, indicating that the overall performance of the recruits exceeded initial expectations. This improvement suggests that the coaching staff successfully identified and developed talent that may not have been recognized by traditional recruiting services.

Outcome Summary

The Utah State 2007 recruiting class significantly outperformed expectations. The shift from an original ranking of 95 to a re-ranked position of 47 highlights the effective development of players, particularly those who were originally unranked. The high number of college starters produced from this class emphasizes the program's ability to cultivate talent and maximize potential.
In summary, the 2007 recruiting class for Utah State is marked by a robust development pattern, with a notable impact on the team's overall performance.

Published: April 9, 2026•Read time: 3 min•569 words