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Signing classes 2010 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Utah State (2010).
2010 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
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The 2010 recruiting class for Utah State displayed a mixed bag of outcomes that reflect both the challenges and successes inherent in developing talent. The overall class was originally ranked 98th, but the S2S rerank moved the class up to 56. This upward shift indicates a positive trajectory in terms of player development and performance after their initial recruitment.
Among the recruits, two stand out as hits: Kyler Fackrell and Nevin Lawson, both of whom became NFL starters despite being unranked at the time of their recruitment. This illustrates the program's ability to identify and develop talent that may not have been recognized at the high school level. Conversely, the presence of two misses in Jeremy Higgins and Jordunn Mattinson, both of whom were ranked recruits that did not meet expectations, underscores the risks associated with recruiting high school players based solely on their rankings.
Overall, the outcomes of this class suggest a trend toward honing in on developmental potential rather than just relying on rankings. The ability of Utah State to cultivate unranked recruits into starters demonstrates a successful development strategy, while the misses highlight the unpredictability of recruiting.
In summary, the 2010 recruiting class for Utah State met expectations by producing significant contributors, particularly with the emergence of unranked players into NFL starters. The S2S rerank improved due to the successful development of key players and the program's ability to maximize the potential of lower-ranked recruits. Overall, this class can be viewed as a success, particularly in its capacity to identify and nurture talent overlooked by traditional recruiting metrics.